Lot 480

Ashanti Kuduo and Boat Figural Group | Ghana

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Ashanti Kuduo and Boat Figural Group | Ghana

Estimate: $300 - $500

Starting Bid: $150

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Ghana, early to mid 20th century. Copper alloy lidded vessel “kuduo” to hold gold dust or valuables, lost wax cast with a scene of a chief seated on a prestige chair, surrounded by three attendant figures, two more are missing, only their feet are visible in relief. Small birds surround the sides, and the handles and base are formed of openwork circles. Dark patina with deposits. Together with a copper alloy scene of four figures in a rowboat, one holding their hands up to their head in fright or frustration. Kuduo 9.75" H Boat 4.75" L × 1.875" W × 2.5" H (24.77 cm H Boat 12.07 cm L × 4.76 cm W × 6.35 cm H).

Provenance: Collection of Tom Carson, NYS., active 1970’s - early 2000’s, then by descent to family.

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Item # 72240

  • Condition: Two figures are gone, with surface wear.

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