Items Similar to Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Ashanti African Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash on stand
About the Item
An Ashanti Chief’s ceremonial gold and gilt-metal crown and sash
Ghana, early 20th century
Diam. 20 cm (crown)
L. 128 cm (sash)
H. 102 cm (incl. stand)
Provenance:
Private collection, Paris
The sash, in gold and gilt-metal on velvet, is completely of traditional Ashanti form. The filigree crown however in our opinion shows clear influence from the Art Nouveau styles in vogue in Europe in the early 20th century.
Rivalry between the Ashanti Kings or Chiefs was, and still is, common in the region. A chief, who before flaunted with a traditional crown, clearly thought the ‘fashionable’ Pith helmet of a European colonialist or visitor would outshine the crown of his neighbouring competitor. Certainly, this gilt wood version, together with a sceptre in the form of a European pipe, did the job. Nowadays, Bouelé people are still seen wearing fashionable designer brand sunglasses, purses, or other accessories, all made of gilt wood.
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The star at the top misses one part, possibly already happened during use and sold to a European because of it.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5458233745072
About the Seller
5.0
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 1985
1stDibs seller since 2020
19 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Traditional Ashanti African Chief’s velvet and gilt-wood Leopard crown on standLocated in Amsterdam, NLA traditional Ashanti Chief’s velvet and giltwood Leopard crown Ghana, early 20th century Diam. 17 cm (crown) H. 27 cm (incl. stand) Provenance: Private collection, Paris The s...Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antiquities
MaterialsVelvet, Giltwood
- African Chief’s gilt Crown and Sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipeLocated in Amsterdam, NLA splendid Bouelé Chief’s gilt-wood crown and sceptre in the form of a Pith helmet and pipe Ivory coast, late 19th/early 20th century H. 13 x L. 33.5 x D. 26 cm (crown) L. 14 cm ...Category
Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Tribal Art
MaterialsGiltwood
- Fine Jelutong Wood Borneo Dayak Kliau or Shield, First Half of the 19th CenturyLocated in Amsterdam, NLA fine Jelutong wood Dayak Kliau or shield Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, first half of the 19th century Measures: H. 126 x W. 36 cm The kliau or klebit is the most popular ...Category
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
MaterialsWood
- Early Papua Korwar Ancestor Figure, Early 19th Century, Deep Black-Brown PatinaLocated in Amsterdam, NLAn extremely rare Papua wood sculpture of a Korwar Papua New Guinea, Cendrawasih Bay, Wandammen, early 19th century Measures: Height 24 x Diameter 18 cm Finely carved in th...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art
MaterialsWood
- Polychrome Wood Model of an Indonesian Toraja Dwelling or Tongkonan, C. 1900Located in Amsterdam, NLA polychrome wood model of a Toraja dwelling or tongkonan Indonesia, Sulawesi, Tana Toraja, early 20th century H. 60 x L. 94 x D. 33 cm Provenance: - Seminary Rosa Stichting, Nijmegen - Instituut voor Kulturele Antropologie van de Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen - With Michel Thieme...Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Architectural Models
MaterialsWood
- Large Brazilian or Guyana Amazon Indigenous Macana War Club, 18th or EarlierLocated in Amsterdam, NLA splendid and rare Amazon indigenous wamara wood Macana war-club Southern-Guyana or Northern Brazil, Wapitxana group of the Aruak peoples, 18th century, possibly earlier Measure: H. 43 cm The deep patina of the club present, and the residue on the part where it was held, attest to its great age. This unusually large Macana is decorated with several incised whitened anthropomorphic and human figures, a decoration only found on one other documented club in the British Museum, which is illustrated in: Hjalmar Stolpe, Amazon Indian...Category
Antique Early 18th Century Brazilian Native American Objects
MaterialsHardwood
You May Also Like
- Antique Ceremonial Ashanti Ghana African Queens Wooden Stool mmaa dwaLocated in London, GBAn antique Ashanti ceremonial stool, carved from a single piece of wood. The up-curved seat stands on five supports, the central one pierced with small semi circles and the outer four supports carved, fretted. In very good condition Length 46cm Height 34cm Width 24cm The origin of the Ashante culture can be found in the Akan ethnic groups that inhabited West Africa around Lake Volta and the Gulf of Guinea. The Asante formed a strong confederation that developed from the late 17th century, with the founding of the city of Kumasi, and whose economy was based on trade, gold mining and slave traffic. They are the most important and larger ethnic group in Ghana and was one of the few African states capable of resisting European imperialism. Within the material heritage and furniture of the Ashante people, some of the most outstanding pieces are the ceremonial stools, being the Golden Stool...Category
Antique Early 1900s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
MaterialsWood
- Early 20th Century Ceremonial Chiefs Coat From AfricaLocated in Chicago, ILAn early 20th-century ceremonial chief's coat from Africa represents a magnificent display of cultural heritage and craftsmanship. These coats hold deep significance, symbolizing pow...Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
MaterialsMetal
- African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar HeaddressLocated in Forney, TXA scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorated in polychrome beads and nassa sea shells, depicting central warrior figure mounted on figural horse or donkey animal, flanked by four standing figures, atop cylindrical crown, adorned with lizards and mask. Many people refer to this type of altar item...Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
MaterialsShell, Beads
- A Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava BowlLocated in London, GBA Fine Fijian Chief’s ‘Yaqona’ or Kava Bowl Carved of vesi wood with traces of old residue deposits, with old ‘fibre’ tribal repair Wood, fibre Fiji 19th Century Size: 14cm high,...Category
Antique 19th Century Fijian Tribal Art
MaterialsNatural Fiber, Wood
- African Ashanti Kente ClothLocated in Dallas, TXAfrican Ashanti Kente Cloth, hand loomed textile, ceremonial regalia worn by the tribe early to mid 20th CenturyCategory
20th Century African Tribal Art
- Yoruba Nigeria African Royal Beaded Headdress Crown on Lucite StandLocated in North Hollywood, CAWest African hand beaded head dress crown from Yoruba, Nigeria. This artistic beautiful and functional art piece is covered with beads in turquoise, orange, green, yellow red, blue ...Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
MaterialsMetal
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Designer Brand
Antique Furniture Gilt Gold
Metal Crown
Antique Gold Crown
Gold Gilt Stand
Plate With Crown
Antique Gilt Wood Stand
Art Nouveau Gold Plates
African Crown
African Plate
Gilt Wood Crown
Gold Antique Metal Plates
Antique Furniture Jobs
Velvet Crown
Kings Plate
Gold Plated Sunglasses
Helmet Stand
Tribal Crowns