Bidspirit auction | Asante Royal ”Birds Nest” Chief's

Asante Royal ”Birds Nest” Chief's Ring (18k, 27grams) - West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples mid to early 20th century. Band with geometric designs of circles or spots. The top with five birds in what is probably a nest. For additional information on Asante gold finger rings and similar examples see (gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). This ring scratch tested as 18k and partially dissolved indicating it was probably a consistent 18k content. Ring finger size (US 7.5). 27 grams total weight. Size ring 3/4” W, birds 1 1/8” W Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally. Condition: old break to center stalk, some mis-shaped form due to soft metal, old casting flaws.