| Very finely worked "Kuduo" container from the Asante, made of thin sheet bronze. The top of the lid depicts a lion chasing an antelope. Used to be commonly part of the chief's insignia. They were prestige containers and were used as ceremonial vessels.
Source - Exhibition catalogue - Gold in der Kunst Westafrikas
Helvetisches Goldmuseum, Schloss Burgdorf, 18 October 2009 to 18 April 2010
Galerie Walu, Zürich, 22 May to 26 June 2010
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