Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring edged weapons including a wide selection of Filipino swords and daggers, armour, jewelry, pre-Columbian and Costa Rican pottery, African pieces, Asian antiques and much more.
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LOT 3:
Asante Royal Chief's Gold Ring (14-18k, 20grams)
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Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price :
$1,800 - $2,400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Asante Royal Chief's Gold Ring (14-18k, 20grams)
West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Very finely made gold ring with good weight and a well cast Akan bird/insect over a floral base. The bird appearing to carry two cylinders at either side with wings splayed and a wide tail. Beautifully cast piece of gold work from the Akan masters. This piece was Acid tested on a scratch stone which revealed 14k-18k color reaction consistent with genuine gold. Size 1" W x 1 1/2" H
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
