Reproduction of Gold Dust Box (Ashuti Style)
1992.16.0002A
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Reproduction of Gold Dust Box (Ashuti Style) (1992.16.0002A) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Colonial, Pre – 1908 |
| Culture | Asante, Ashanti, Akan |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 6.4 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 3.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.1 cm |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal--Brass |
| Manufacturing Processes | Cast--Lost Wax, Soldering, Chased |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Olive Brown (2.5 Y 2/2) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | SEE 92.16.1 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Credit Line/Dedication | Purchase |
| Reproduction | Yes |
| Reproduction Information | See scholarly remarks- replica of bronze Ashuti boxes. |