Vintage Bronze Monkey with Banana in Hand
Vintage handmade bronze monkey on all fours with banana in hand, made in Mali. Mid-century. Used as gold weights for trade. Ashanti gold weights are also named Mbramoo and this may be an example of an Ashanti gold weight, used in the measuring of gold and gold dust.
Vintage handmade bronze monkey on all fours with banana in hand, made in Mali. Mid-century. Used as gold weights for trade. Ashanti gold weights are also named Mbramoo and this may be an example of an Ashanti gold weight, used in the measuring of gold and gold dust.
Vintage handmade bronze monkey on all fours with banana in hand, made in Mali. Mid-century. Used as gold weights for trade. Ashanti gold weights are also named Mbramoo and this may be an example of an Ashanti gold weight, used in the measuring of gold and gold dust.
As this item is in vintage condition, it may show signs of age and use. Each sculpture has unique amount of oxidization. Approximate size of each statue measures 2.75" x 2" x 1.25".
