Ancient Akan weight for weighing gold in brass, in excellent condition.

I am selling this old Akan weight for weighing gold, an authentic piece of ethnic decoration that will delight collectors and lovers of African art. Product type: Akan weight. Origin: African craftsmanship (Akan) Style: Bohemian / Ethnic. Material: Brass. Colour: Gold. Features: Figurine playing a musical instrument, with finely crafted details. Condition: Very good condition. Dimensions: * height approximately 6cm. * length approximately 2.8cm. * width approximately 2.3cm. * base approximately 2.5cm X 2cm. * weight 36g. The Akans are a community group subdivided into several sub-groups including the Baoulés, Ashantis, Agnis, Fantis, and Ebriés, who live in the south-east of Côte d'Ivoire, the south-west of Ghana, and the south of Togo. The weights were created in the 13th century and lasted until the 19th century. Please feel free to contact me for more information or additional photos.