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Three Figurative Akan Goldweights, a warrior holding the head of an enemy, ht. 1 1/2; a priest performing the nkabere ritual, 1 1/8 x 1 1/2; and a bearded man placing an object in his mouth, ht. 1 3/4 in. Provenance: Newman Collection, New Jersey; warrior from Christie's, London, June 25, 1985, Lot 197; priest from J.J. Klejman, New York, purchased January 8, 1969; the bearded man also from Klejman, March 27, 1969. Exhibitions: Asante Goldweights, Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, New Jersey, February-April 1988. Estimate $300-500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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