Asante Forowa Chased Brass Box Ghana MATTER COLLECTION

This beautiful embossed brass Forowa Box was crafted by a skilled Asante artist in the late 19th or early 20th Century. Its cylindrical shape and conical lid resemble traditional granaries, making it ideal for storing shea butter. 

A historic artifact from the Asante people of Ghana, the Forowa Box represents exquisite metalworking, adorned with intricate designs and symbols that reflect Asante mythology, history, and spiritual beliefs. These symbols often signify power, wealth, and fertility, believed to provide protection and good fortune.

Highly sought after by collectors, the value of the Forowa Box depends on its age, condition, and design complexity. If you own one, it's essential to have it authenticated and appraised by a reputable expert before selling or displaying it.

The lid fits securely only in specific positions.

Provenance: Matter Collection

From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.

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