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from the Asante, Ashanti, Akan culture



Thumbnail of Gold Dust Balance Scale (1992.16.0001)
Detailed Image Gold Dust Balance Scale (1992.16.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Gold Dust Balance Scale1992.16.0001 (1992.16.0001)
16 x 13.9 x 5 cm (9 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Balance Scale Scoop (1992.16.0003)
Detailed Image Balance Scale Scoop (1992.16.0003)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Balance Scale Scoop1992.16.0003 (1992.16.0003)
13.7 x 6.1 x 2.8 cm (40 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Gold Dust Spoon (1992.16.0004)
Detailed Image Gold Dust Spoon (1992.16.0004)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Gold Dust Spoon1992.16.0004 (1992.16.0004)
13.6 x 5 x .8 cm (11 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Reproduction of Gold Dust Box (Ashuti Style) (1992.16.0002A)
Reproduction of Gold Dust Box (Ashuti Style)1992.16.0002A (1992.16.0002A)
6.4 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm (15 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Pre – 1908
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Personal Carrying & Storage Gear

Thumbnail of Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0006)
Detailed Image Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0006)
Weight, Human Form1971.04.0006 (1971.04.0006)
6.6 x 4.2 x 1.7 cm (33.77 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; 1950
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Reproduction Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0007)
Reproduction Weight, Human Form1971.04.0007 (1971.04.0007)
6.1 x 4 x 1.6 cm (40 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; 1950
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0010)
Detailed Image Weight, Human Form (1971.04.0010)
Weight, Human Form1971.04.0010 (1971.04.0010)
4 x 2.2 x 2 cm (14.3 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; 1950
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Reproduction Gold Weight (1969.05.0001)
Reproduction Gold Weight1969.05.0001 (1969.05.0001)
2.6 x 2 x 1.4 cm (54.76 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Independence; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Gold Weight (1969.05.0006)
Detailed Image Gold Weight (1969.05.0006)
Gold Weight1969.05.0006 (1969.05.0006)
2.1 x 1.6 x .4 cm (8.8 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Gold Weight (1969.05.0007)
Gold Weight1969.05.0007 (1969.05.0007)
1.3 x .7 x .7 cm (5 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Weights & Measures T&E

Thumbnail of Figural Group: King and Attendants (1990.10.0196)
Detailed Image Figural Group: King and Attendants (1990.10.0196)
Figural Group: King and Attendants 1990.10.0196 (1990.10.0196)
15.2 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm (1,509 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: 1970
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Man
Detailed Image Man's Personal Stool (1972.07.0017)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Man's Personal Stool1972.07.0017 (1972.07.0017)
37.5 x 41 x 25 cm (5577 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Seating Furniture

Thumbnail of Chief
Detailed Image Chief's Stool (1971.08.0011)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Chief's Stool1971.08.0011 (1971.08.0011)
50.5 x 34 x 15.2 cm (3,406 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Furnishings : Furniture : Seating Furniture

Thumbnail of Reproduction Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1970.02.0001)
Detailed Image Reproduction Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1970.02.0001)
Reproduction Akua Ba Fertility Doll1970.02.0001 (1970.02.0001)
37.2 x 13.6 x 4.4 cm (300 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Nationalist; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0043)
Detailed Image Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0043)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Akua Ba Fertility Doll1971.13.0043 (1971.13.0043)
33.1 x 11.2 x 4 cm (213 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0044)
Detailed Image Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1971.13.0044)
Akua Ba Fertility Doll1971.13.0044 (1971.13.0044)
31.6 x 10.3 x 5 cm (228 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1995.18.0001)
Detailed Image Akua Ba Fertility Doll (1995.18.0001)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Akua Ba Fertility Doll1995.18.0001 (1995.18.0001)
30.8 x 11.5 x 6.6 cm (420 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Belief Symbols

Thumbnail of Carving: Female Figure (1972.07.0005)
Carving: Female Figure1972.07.0005 (1972.07.0005)
6.4 x 4.8 x 4.6 cm (635 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Art

Thumbnail of Decorative Comb (1971.08.0013)
Detailed Image Decorative Comb (1971.08.0013)
Decorative Comb1971.08.0013 (1971.08.0013)
16.3 x 6.9 x .5 cm (1 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 1900 – 1971
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Adornment : Hair Adornments

Thumbnail of Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0006)
Detailed Image Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0006)
Funerary Effigy1972.07.0006 (1972.07.0006)
30 x 15 x 14.2 cm (2202 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Sculpture: Funerary Figure (1972.07.0010A)
Detailed Image Sculpture: Funerary Figure (1972.07.0010A)
Sculpture: Funerary Figure1972.07.0010A (1972.07.0010A)
56.5 x 28.3 x 18.5 cm (6226 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 19th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0004)
Detailed Image Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0004)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Funerary Effigy1972.07.0004 (1972.07.0004)
16.2 x 14.8 x 12 cm (821 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0022)
Detailed Image Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0022)
On Exhibitin the Africa exhibit
Funerary Effigy1972.07.0022 (1972.07.0022)
15.4 x 15.4 x 12 cm (717 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0023)
Detailed Image Funerary Effigy (1972.07.0023)
Funerary Effigy1972.07.0023 (1972.07.0023)
19.9 x 17 x 14.5 cm (1383 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana
Period: Colonial; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Funerary Objects

Thumbnail of Kente Cloth Loom Reed (1976.07.0001)
Detailed Image Kente Cloth Loom Reed (1976.07.0001)
Kente Cloth Loom Reed1976.07.0001 (1976.07.0001)
14 x 12.5 x 4.3 cm (208 g)
Location: Africa, West; Ghana; Bonwire
Period: Colonial; 1970 - 1976 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Materials T&E : Textileworking T&E : Textile Manufacturing Equipment

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