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. :
  3. Weights & Measures T&E
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Nationalist
Date 1958 -1971
Culture Asante, Ashanti, Akan
Location Not on Exhibit

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 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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