Set Of Two Akan Ghana Gold Powder Weighing Weights 19th Century

Superb set of two weights for weighing gold powder representing two rectangular and convex shields. They are probably war or dance shields. Their ornamental motifs are linked to the frame of real shields. Handles carved on the back (see photos). Bibliography: For a very similar copy: fig 3 page 253 of André Blandin's book "Bronzes and other alloys" Good condition with patina and traces of use. Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.6 cm Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.5 cm Provenance: Provenance: Former collection of Mr. Olivier Richet, built up by the latter between the 1950s and 1980s. This was the subject of a study and inventory established on October 6, 1981 by Mrs. Eid, documentalist at the Museum of African and Oceanic Arts at the Porte Dorée, at the request of Mr. C. Noll, curator of the African arts section. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes.