A focused study of the brass goldweights used by the Asante (Ashanti) people of Ghana for weighing gold dust, their primary currency in pre-colonial trade. Gidal documents these miniature sculptures, which represent an extraordinary fusion of utility and artistry, featuring geometric forms, human figures, animals, plants, and proverbs cast in brass. Published by the Israel Museum, this catalogue examines the technical skill, symbolic meanings, and economic context of goldweights, revealing how these small objects encoded Asante wisdom, social values, and cultural knowledge. These weights represent one of Africa's most distinctive artistic traditions. Essential for collectors of African metalwork, scholars of Asante culture, and anyone interested in the intersection of commerce, craft, and cultural expression in West Africa
Small booklet
English and Hebrew
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.
A focused study of the brass goldweights used by the Asante (Ashanti) people of Ghana for weighing gold dust, their primary currency in pre-colonial trade. Gidal documents these miniature sculptures, which represent an extraordinary fusion of utility and artistry, featuring geometric forms, human figures, animals, plants, and proverbs cast in brass. Published by the Israel Museum, this catalogue examines the technical skill, symbolic meanings, and economic context of goldweights, revealing how these small objects encoded Asante wisdom, social values, and cultural knowledge. These weights represent one of Africa's most distinctive artistic traditions. Essential for collectors of African metalwork, scholars of Asante culture, and anyone interested in the intersection of commerce, craft, and cultural expression in West Africa
Small booklet
English and Hebrew
Please note: All titles are vintage or out-of-print editions. While condition may differ from images shown, each book is in good condition unless stated otherwise.