Akan Gold " Nana " Ritual Ceremony Necklace, 14k & 18k
West Africa, Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire, Akan royal or elder ancestor golden necklace lavishly adorned with countless pendants of sold gold ranging from 14k to 18k. Some pendants of solid nuggets, books of proverbs, sunburst, and other ritual pieces. Nana in Akan language refers to an Elder Ancestor or Grandparent known by an important social or official position of honor. See XRF testing reveals multiple pieces of (14k and 18k gold). 24" L
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.
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West Africa, Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire, Akan royal or elder ancestor golden necklace lavishly adorned with countless pendants of sold gold ranging from 14k to 18k. Some pendants of solid nuggets, books of proverbs, sunburst, and other ritual pieces. Nana in Akan language refers to an Elder Ancestor or Grandparent known by an important social or official position of honor. See XRF testing reveals multiple pieces of (14k and 18k gold). 24" L
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.
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