We are pleased to bring you from the renown collector and African art dealer Ladislas Segy, founder of the world famous Segy Gallery in New York, a collection of authentic Ashanti goldweights. Mr. Segy is author of such noted African art reference books as "African Sculpture Speaks and The Masks of Black Africa". This offering is sponsered by Mr.& Mrs. Paul Calfayan. Each goldweight was purchased in 1979 and were at least 20 years old at that time. This chair, the Akwedomor or Asipem was patterned after a 16th century Portugese, Spanish or Italian chair with an "X" shaped base. The seat was reserved exclusively for royalty. It was highly ornate and stylized with brass or copper headed nails called Ankaahono. The seat of this item has a hole due to age but in no way does it detract from its beauty. Please click photo for enlargement! For the complete goldweight history please go to the "Segy Gallery Goldweight" section to the right on the Navigation Bar. Dimensions: 1 1/4 inches wide x 1 1/2 inches tall. |