Gold-weight
Akan
Description
Subject Matter:
Geometric gold-weight with a central spiral flanked on two sides by comb-like motifs. Some of the recesses have been filled, possibly with lead, possibly to adjust the weight.
Physical Description:
Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangle with a raised spiral in the center flanked on two sides by five raised notches.
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