Bronze, under 1 ½” (1.45”) length, modeled as a bird with a twig in its mouth. The wings slightly spread and something concealed under the left wing. Well detailed and sanding on three toed feet. These weights were originally used to measure gold for transactions. They represent proverbs that were integral to the Ashanti culture and later, were exchanged as gifts. The proverb for this example may possibly be findable on the internet. Certificate of authenticity.
