Sword "afena" · Ghana, Ashanti · ID: 3052108
sold
EUR 240
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.
The object Sword “afena” with the object ID 3052108 was part of the auction Collectors’ Items Sale on September 24, 2025. The object with the lot number 177 achieved a sales price of EUR 240 with an asking price of EUR 200.
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Publications
AHDRC: 0054723