Reproduction of Gold Weight: Crocodile with Two Heads and One Body
1971.04.0009
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Gold Weight: Crocodile with Two Heads and One Body (1971.04.0009) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location |
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| Period/Date | Nationalist, 20th century |
| Culture | Asante, Ashanti, Akan |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 9.1 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 8.8 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.9 cm |
| Weight | 91.55 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Brass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Olive Brown (2.5 Y 5/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | See 1971.04.0002. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| 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
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |