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Weight, Human Form

1971.04.0006

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Artifact Identification Weight, Human Form   (1971.04.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Weights & Measures T&E
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Nationalist
Date 1950
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 6.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.7 cm
Weight 33.77 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Brass
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.

Timothy Garrard has a couple of books on Ashanti goldweights.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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