Solid Bronze Ashanti Tribe Kuduo - Ghana

Solid bronze Kuduo vessels from the Ashanti (Akan) people of Ghana are ceremonial, cast metal containers historically used by royalty and elites to store gold dust, nuggets, beads, and precious personal items. These ornate, lidded vessels often feature intricate symbolic engravings, zoomorphic figures (like lizards or geckos), and, on some, figural scenes of daily life on the lid. 

• Function: Used in rituals, for storing valuables, and often buried with their owners to signify status and spiritual connection.
• Design & Artistry: Typically cast using the lost-wax method, featuring detailed repoussé, etched designs, and often standing on three legs.
• Symbolism: Common motifs include spiral patterns representing the cosmos and zoomorphic figures representing wisdom or adaptability.
• Origin: Produced by Ashanti/Akan tribal artisans in Ghana, with many existing pieces dating from the 19th to early 20th century.

Measurements
Length: 220mm
Height: 750mm