Goldweight [Pair of Figures Working Bellows] 19th-20th century

This small cast bronze sculpture, created by the Akan people of Ghana, is a "goldweight" used for weighing gold dust. It depicts two figures operating a bellows, a common tool used in the Akan goldsmithing process. The figures' simplified forms and stylized features are characteristic of Akan art, emphasizing symbolic meaning over realism. This goldweight is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Akan people and their rich history of gold mining and trading.