Pectoral "akrafokonmu" ("disque de laveur d'âmes") ·  Ghana, Akan / Ashanti · ID: 3051248

Description

Repoussé gold, 16.4 kt., 32 g, 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 nation.

L’objet Pectoral “akrafokonmu” (“disque de laveur d’âmes”) avec l’ID d’objet 3051248 a fait partie de la vente aux enchères Vente aux enchères 103 dans 16 novembre 2024. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 366 a atteint un prix de vente de 5 500 € pour un prix d’adjudication de 2 500 €.

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Littérature comparée

Ross, Doran H., Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, Houston 2002, p. 117