Vintage Dark Bronze Smooth Hair Monkey
Vintage handmade dark oxidized bronze monkey on all fours, with smooth hair, made in Mali. 1960’s. 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 dark oxidized bronze monkey on all fours, with smooth hair, made in Mali. 1960’s. 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 dark oxidized bronze monkey on all fours, with smooth hair, made in Mali. 1960’s. 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 .1" x 2" x 1.5"
