A very fine set of nine zoomorphic Akan bronzes, gold weights and a pendant, depicting horned animals and birds, often with proverbs.
Akan, Ivory Coast or Ghana
19th century (or earlier)
Copper alloy, very fine patina from use
L.: 3 to 6.5 cm

Provenance :
Evrard de Rouvre Collection, Paris, ca. 1970
Passed down through generations
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Lot no. 151

A very fine set of nine zoomorphic Akan bronzes, gold weights and a pendant, depicting horned animals and birds, often with proverbs. Akan, Ivory Coast or Ghana 19th century (or earlier) Copper alloy, very fine patina from use L.: 3 to 6.5 cm Provenance : Evrard de Rouvre Collection, Paris, ca. 1970 Passed down through generations

Estimate
€150 - €250
Result
€780
Buyer's premium
30%
A very fine set of nine zoomorphic Akan bronzes, gold weights and a pendant, depicting horned animals and birds, often with proverbs. Akan, Ivory Coast or Ghana 19th century (or earlier) Copper alloy, very fine patina from use L.: 3 to 6.5 cm Provenance : Evrard de Rouvre Collection, Paris, ca. 1970 Passed down through generations
Sale Thursday 4 December 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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