Weight, Human Form
1971.04.0010
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0010) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Nationalist, 1950 |
Culture | Asante, Ashanti, Akan |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 4.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 2.2 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2 cm |
Weight | 14.3 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. WEIGHING THE GOLD: The gold weights of the Ashanti were part of the international trade routes. The gold rich Ashanti used these weights, made of wood, seeds or metal, to weigh gold dust for domestic and foreign trade for commodities like salt. Gold weights were a part of every businessman's equipment. (22) Figurative weights, often refer to parables. Brass. 69.2.6; 71.4.6, 7, 10. |
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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. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
Reproduction | no |
Reproduction Information | N/A |