Set of 4 Goldweights - Akan Speaking Peoples - Ghana

Ghanaians have been trading with gold since the 15th century. The gold was weighed on simple scales, against weights of standard value. Goldweights were cast in bronze using the lost wax method.

The diamond shaped weight is ⅞" x ⅜" and the rectangular one is ⅞" x ⅝" x 3/16". They are all very unique in shape.

Ex. Allen Davis Collection, Virginia.
Allen Davis - August 23, 1927 ~ February 17, 2025
Ambassador Allen Davis, led a life marked by service, diplomacy and a deep appreciation for nature and a passion for collecting African art. He found beauty and meaning in the cultures he encountered throughout his life.
To view more of the Allen Davis Collection entitiled ‘African Brilliance: A Diplomat’s Sixty Years of Collecting’ an exhibit at Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State 2020 go to; https://exhibitions.psu.edu/s/african-brilliance/page/allen-davis