Reproduction Gold Weight

1969.05.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Reproduction Gold Weight   (1969.05.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Independence
Date Mid 20th century
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 2.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.0 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.4 cm
Weight 54.76 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Cole, Herbert M. and Doran H. Ross. The Arts of Ghana. Los Angeles: University of California, 1977.

de Kolb, Eric. Ashanti Goldweights.Gallery d’Hautbarr. New York, NY: 1968.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Oscar H. Dodson
Reproduction Yes

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