Ornement pectoral "akrafokonmu" ("disque purificateur d´âme") · Ghana, Akan · ID: 3049446
Description
gold leaf over wood, base
In Akan thought, gold is considered an earthly counterpart to the sun and the physical manifestation of life’s vital force, or “kra”.
“Akrafokonmu” are worn as protective emblems by important members of the court, including royal attendants known as “akrafo”, or “soul washers.”
Individuals selected for this title are beautiful young men and women born on the same day of the week as the king. Worthy of serving the king in light of their youth and vigor, they ritually purify and replenish the king’s vital powers and, in doing so, help to stabilize and protect the community.
L’objet Ornement pectoral “akrafokonmu” (“disque purificateur d´âme”) avec l’ID d’objet 3049446 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères 99e vente aux enchères dans 12 novembre 2022. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 14 a atteint un prix de vente de 700 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 400 €.
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Littérature comparée
Ross, Doran H., Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, Houston 2002, p. 114