Mpetea Frog Ring
Mpetea Frog Ring
Asante Chief's ring or "mpetea" featuring a frog.
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Frogs were a common theme and were associated with African royalty. The use of the animal is associated with the Asante proverb "A frog's length is only apparent after death", implying that the chief's leadership and contributions were more prominent after their reign.
Our careful replica is 3d printed in wax, cast in precious metal, stamped and hand-finished all here in the USA.
Brass, silver: ship in 1-3 business days.
14k Gold: cast to order, please allow 3-4 weeks for perfection.
SKU:R-Asante24-BRS-040
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We source our metals in a manner thats eco-friendly and sustainable. From domestic U.S. sources where possible and from certified DRC-Conflict Free mines where impracticle. All finishes are nickel free excepting 14k whiite gold, which is plated with rhodium in order to prevent reaction.
Chief's ring "mpetea" with frog - Ghana, Akan / Ashanti
1800 AD - 1900 AD
Ghana, Africa.
Asante
The image of a frog might seem to be an unusual royal symbol, but it is a common motif on chief's rings.
It is connected with the following proverb: "A frog's length is only apparent after death". The implication is that a chief's accomplishments are often not appreciated during his lifetime and that it is only by looking back at his career after his death that his contributions can be fully understood.
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Our careful replicas are 3d printed into wax, then cast in precious metal, stamped and hand-finished all here in the USA.
Brass and Silver pieces are stocked and ship in 1-3 days.
Gold jewelry is cast to order and ships in 3-4 weeks.