West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Asante. Court linguist's staff finial circa mid to early 20th century. Sheets of gold leaf over wood of a seated chief or orator. The figure appears to be sitting on a large oval form bead or gold dust container, wearing a traditional robe, one hand pointed to his cheek with the other at his knee. Size 10 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W (Stand for photography purposes only)

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.

Losses to gold leaf throughout commensurate with age.