Ashanti Gold Weight, 17th - early 19th Century. This beautifully detailed Ashanti gold weight is 1-1/2ï¾ wide and depicts an ornate stool for an adult, which is known as an icon of leadership. In Akan culture it also represents the proverb: "A great man is never forgottenï¾. Ex Liebert estate. Value range: $175 - $250.