A FINE BAULE 19THC AKAN GOLD DUST BOX FROM THE AFRICAN GOLD COAST

A FINE BAULE 19THC AKAN GOLD DUST BOX FROM THE AFRICAN GOLD COAST A rare 19thC gold dust container from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. The lid has the sacred rams horn design, a symbol of royalt,y and the short lines are rays of the sun. The lid fits well. Made of lost wax technique bronze with an well developed, soft patina, darkened with age. In good condition.. Wear commensurate with tribal use. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width 5cm approx