Gold Weight

1969.05.0008

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Artifact Identification Gold Weight   (1969.05.0008)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Nationalist
Date Mid 20th century
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 1.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 1.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.5 cm
Weight 6.5 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 no

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