Gold Dust Spoon
1992.16.0004
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Gold Dust Spoon (1992.16.0004) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E : N/A |
| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | Africa, West, Ghana |
| Period/Date | Colonial, Pre – 1908 |
| Culture | Asante, Ashanti, Akan |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 13.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.8 cm |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Metal |
| Manufacturing Processes | Forging--Cold, Repoussé |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Gray (5 Y 7/1) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | SEE 92.16.1. Purchased from Mike and Lynn Noel. |
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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 | no |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |