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Reproduction Gold Weight, Human Form

1971.04.0013

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Artifact Identification Reproduction Gold Weight, Human Form   (1971.04.0013)
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 1958 -1971
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 4.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 2.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.8 cm
Weight 14.3 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Wrapping

Research Remarks

Description

See 1971.04.0002
A wire was wrapped around the waist and between the thighs, although the rest of the object was cast.
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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