Reproduction of Gold Weight: Crocodile with Two Heads and One Body

1971.04.0009

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Artifact Identification Reproduction of Gold Weight: Crocodile with Two Heads and One Body   (1971.04.0009)
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 20th century
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 9.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 8.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.9 cm
Weight 91.55 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.

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

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction Yes

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