Sword "afena" · Ghana, Ashanti · ID: 3052108
Starting price
EUR 200
Estimated price
EUR 400
Provenance
Karl-Ferdinand Schädler, Munich, GermanyNeumeister, Munich, Germany, 15 November 2009, lot 1240
Folkhart Neidigk, Stuttgart, Germany
Size
L: 70 cm
L: 27.6 inch
Description
iron, wood, gold leaf, base
Swords “afena” were prominently displayed at royal courts as regalia of the king reflecting upon his power and authority. They were held by the ruler during his enstoolment or gripped by subchiefs, who swore their allegiance to him.
Publications
AHDRC: 0054723