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Gold-weight

Akan

Artwork Details

Gold-weight
20th century
Akan
brass
11/16 in x 13/16 in x 3/8 in (1.8 cm x 2 cm x 1 cm)
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.390

Description

Subject Matter:

Geometric gold-weight in the shape of a square with a sunken arch shape surrounded by a comb-like motif on two sides. 

Physical Description:

Gold-weight in the shape of a square base with a sunken arch, open on one side, flanked by six raised bars on two sides. 

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