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 gold weights. 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 gold weight was purchased in 1979 and were at least 20 years old at that time. The regular price reflects the current market value. The on sale price reflects the generosity of the Calfayans. Authentication papers are included with each purchase, enjoy! Sunfish, Sawfish and numerous other varieties of fish were often reproduced as goldweights. Some of these fish were sacred in certain Ashanti states and could not be eaten. The top selection is of an electric fish. It was highly respect by the Ashanti. The lower gold weight is often refered to as a "Swastika." In reality the Ashanti call it the hand of the colobus monkey. This design represents the footprint made by this monkey that is thought to be malicious and stupid. Please click photo for enlargement! For the complete gold weight history please go to the "Segy Gallery Gold Weight" section to the right on the Navigation Bar. Dimensions: The electric fish is 1 1/4 inches wide x 1 5/8 inches tall. Wt: 1 lb. |