Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring a wide selection of fine antique firearms, edged weapons and armour as well as ancient pieces, jewelry, Asian and ethnographic art.
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LOT 162:
Asante Gold Chief's Ring, 14-18k 11grams
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Start price:
$
750
Estimated price :
$1,200 - $1,800
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Asante Gold Chief's Ring, 14-18k 11grams
West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Finely cast ring apparently in sold gold with a cast design resembling a blossoming flower. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185) Size 1" H x 1" W (US Ring Size 6.5)
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.
