Ghanaian Collection

Sea view of Accra, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa
Sea view of Accra, from Government House, Ghana, Gold Coast, West Africa, with fishing canoes on the water in the distance. Date: circa 1924

Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa
Dressing a Fanti (Fante) Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, West Africa (modern Ghana). Date: circa 1910s

West African Potto (Perodicticus potto potto) adult, climbing on branch at night, Ankasa Reserve, Ghana, February

GHANA: ADDAH, 1874. Headquarters of British Captain John Hawler Glover at Addah, Ghana, during the third Anglo-Ashanti War. Engraving, English, 1874

Ghana, Kumasi, Akwasidae festival. Colorful dresses and gold jewellery esposed at the festival

Africa, Ghana, Lake Bosomtwe. The Ashanti people only fish from the traditional wooden padua. This one million-year-old sacred lake was created when a giant meteorite crash landed in what was once a

Map, Gold Coast Colony, Ghana, West Africa, with the main cocoa producing areas shaded, a railway line and steamship routes. Also a gold mining area. Date: circa 1920

Chief sword-bearer to the King, Gold Coast, West Africa
Chief sword-bearer to the King of Bekwai, Gold Coast, Ghana (then part of the British Empire), West Africa, holding an ornate gold-handled sword. Date: 1922

Fold-out panoramic postcard of Cape Coast, Ghana (then Gold Coast), taken from the lighthouse. Cape Coast Castle visible. Date: circa 1910s

Souvenir Relief, from Ghana (ivory)
HSC194627 Souvenir Relief, from Ghana (ivory) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante Stool from Ghana (wood)
HSC186090 Asante Stool from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:28 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta)
HSC181696 Memory Figure Sitting on a Stool, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta) by African School; height:44 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin)
XBP228673 Asante oath taking sword or, Mponponsuo, from Ghana (gold & leopard skin) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin)
XBP228648 Asante helmet worn by officials, from Ghana (gold and animal skin) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Ring from Ghana (gold)
HSC186323 Ring from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228678 Asante pectoral, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186354)
HSC186353 Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186354) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akan Watch, from Ghana (gold) (detail) (see also 186347, 186349)
HSC186348 Akan Watch, from Ghana (gold) (detail) (see also 186347, 186349) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Mamprusi Necklace, from Ghana (detail) (silver)
HSC186327 Mamprusi Necklace, from Ghana (detail) (silver) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Memory Head, Akan or Kwaha Culture, Ghana (terracotta) (see also 181698)
HSC181697 Memory Head, Akan or Kwaha Culture, Ghana (terracotta) (see also 181698) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood)
XBP228667 Asante royal umbrella finial depiciting a bird and its young, from Ghana (gilt wood) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Akan Watches, from Ghana (gold) (see also 186348-349)
HSC186347 Akan Watches, from Ghana (gold) (see also 186348-349) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akan Staff, from Ghana (gold) (detail) (wood & gold leaf)
HSC186350 Akan Staff, from Ghana (gold) (detail) (wood & gold leaf) by African School; height:17 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Lobi Figures, Ghana (wood)
HSC199803 Lobi Figures, Ghana (wood) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: probably from an ancestral shrine; big ones called Kontovrube)

Asante Farmer's Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186360)
HSC186359 Asante Farmer's Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186360) by African School; height:36 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akua'ba, Asante Culture, from Ghana (wood)
HSC193973 Akua'ba, Asante Culture, from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashanti ideal of physical and inner beauty; high forehead, prominent brow)

Ewe Female Figure from Ghana (wood & glass)
HSC186388 Ewe Female Figure from Ghana (wood & glass) by African School; height:21 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Memory Head, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta)
HSC181664 Memory Head, Akan Culture, Ghana (terracotta) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in memory of an important person;); Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Elephant shaped charms, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228672 Elephant shaped charms, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante Seat, from Ghana (wood)
HSC194620 Asante Seat, from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:53 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186353)
HSC186354 Asante Chair, from Ghana (wood) (see also 186353) by African School; height:52 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akan or Asante Mother and Child from Ghana (wood & glass)
HSC186387 Akan or Asante Mother and Child from Ghana (wood & glass) by African School; height:42 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Akan Ring with Star Motif, from Ghana (cast gold)
HSC186344 Akan Ring with Star Motif, from Ghana (cast gold) by African School; diameter:3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Asante mask, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228679 Asante mask, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; (add.info.: either a gold weight or a belt mask;); Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold)
XBP228676 Asante scorpion ring, from Ghana (gold) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's
XBP228651 Asante cap worn by King and officials, from Ghana (leather silver & gold) c. 1850's by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Boltin Picture Library

Akan or Asante Akuaba Figure from Ghana (wood) (see also 186392)
HSC186392 Akan or Asante Akuaba Figure from Ghana (wood) (see also 186392) by African School; height:40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Asante Aya Kese, or great brass basin, a Ghanaian ceremonial bowl, which originally stood outside the royal
2973875 The Asante Aya Kese, or great brass basin, a Ghanaian ceremonial bowl, which originally stood outside the royal mausoleum at Bantama, c.1817-c.1896 (brass) by Ghanaian School

Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight Depicting a Geometric Shape, Ghana, 17th/18th century

Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Chair (Akonkromfi), Ghana, Probably mid-/late 19th century

Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Goldweight with a Geometric Design, Ghana, 18th/19th century

Wood hair comb from Ghana, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
It had been assumed that the afro comb was invented in the 1970s when the afro hairstyle became popular in the West, along with the Black is beautiful movement

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619369 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619370 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Adai religious festival at the court of the King of Ashanti in March 1820
TRV230462 Adai religious festival at the court of the King of Ashanti in March 1820, from Journal of a Residence in Ashantee by Dupuis, published 1824 (litho) (b/w photo) by Dupuis

Christian worship among the Krobo people in a plantation in the Gold Coast (colour photo)
3093005 Christian worship among the Krobo people in a plantation in the Gold Coast (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Weaving in a village on the Gold Coast, West Africa
Weaving cloth with hands and feet in a village on the Gold Coast (then part of the British Empire), West Africa. Date: 1922

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"Exploring the Vibrant Culture and Natural Beauty Heritage" Immerse yourself in the breathtaking sea view of Accra, Ghana, where the waves meet the golden shores of the Gold Coast in West Africa. Witness a captivating scene as a skilled hairdresser expertly styles a Fante lady's hair in Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa – an art form that celebrates tradition and beauty. Delve into the enchanting Ankasa Reserve in Ghana during February nights to catch a glimpse of an adult West African Potto gracefully climbing on branches – a mesmerizing sight amidst nature's wonders. Step back in time to 1874 at Addah, where British Captain John Hawler Glover established his headquarters – an important historical landmark that shaped Ghana's colonial past. Unfold a map showcasing the vastness and significance of Gold Coast Colony within West Africa – tracing its rich history and cultural heritage through its diverse landscapes. Transport yourself to Cape Coast with a fold-out panoramic postcard capturing its picturesque charm – from pristine beaches to historic forts, this coastal gem is not to be missed. Experience the bustling energy at Koforidua Station in Ghana's Gold Coast region as travelers embark on journeys filled with anticipation and adventure across West Africa. Immerse yourself in Quitta's vibrant market place on Ghana's Gold Coast, where locals engage in lively trade while showcasing their colorful wares and traditional craftsmanship. Witness Queen Elizabeth II graciously receiving flowers from an adorable Ghanaian girl - symbolizing unity between nations while celebrating cultural exchange and friendship. Marvel at engravings depicting Whidah female inhabitants' exquisite dress style on the Gold Coast - reflecting their unique identity through intricate patterns and vibrant colors. Discover artistic treasures from Ghana such as souvenir reliefs crafted from ivory - representing both skillful craftsmanship and the country's rich cultural heritage.