An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena"
Ceremonial sword with emblem, "afena"
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An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena" Ceremonial sword with emblem, "afena" Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Emblem: Gold alloy (approx. 6 ct) with a high silver content, with a surface of high gold fineness. Sword: wood, covered with gold foil, iron blade and leather scabbard. L 72 cm. Provenance: - Galerie Walu, Zurich. - 1994: Rudolf (1919-2009) and Leonore (1923-2013) Blum, Zumikon. - Hammer Auctions, Zurich, 03.12.2016, lot 53. - Swiss private collection, Schwyz. Published: Blum, Rudolf (2007). The Rudolf and Leonore Blum Collection. Volume 3 A. Zumikon: self-published. No. 219. - Expertise of the Swiss Precious Metals Control (gold content approx. 6 carats with a surface of high gold fineness). - A certificate from Galerie Walu (1994) will be given to the buyer. The Akan state swords known as afena are among the most important regalia at court. They appear as the prestige objects par excellence on various official occasions, for example on the occasion of the enthronement of a new regent or during purification ceremonies. The sword emblems (abösodeë) are hollow-cast, magnificent gold ornaments of court art, usually depicting animals and proverbs. They symbolize the wealth and power of the state and are held in the hands of the high-ranking, official sword bearers of the entourage on the edges of the ceremonial swords - in such a way that the handle points towards the asantehene, the regent. Further reading: Ross, Doran H. et al. (2008). The gold of the Akan. Museum Liaunig. Neuhaus: Museum Administration Ltd. CHF 4 000 / 6 000 Weight in grams: 983 Condition: Gold foil impaired or missing in places (see photos). -------------------------------- The condition (possible wear, signs of use, cracks, possible other impairments and signs of age, etc.) of this lot can be seen in the photos we have uploaded for your documentation. If you have any questions about this item, please do not hesitate to contact Hammer Auctions ([email protected]). The information regarding the condition of the items provided for the convenience of interested parties is an opinion only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Hammer Auctions accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions. In the rare event that the item does not match the description in the catalog, Hammer Auctions is here to help. Buyers may return the lot for a full refund provided they notify Hammer Auctions within 5 days of receiving the lot.

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An Asante Ceremonial Sword, "afena"

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