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Gold-weight

Akan

Artwork Details

Gold-weight
20th century
Akan
brass
1 1/2 in x 1 in x 3/8 in (3.8 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm)
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.401

Description

Subject Matter:

Geometric gold-weight in the shape of a rectangle with a comb-like motif along the edges. 

Physical Description:

Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with a central sunken line surrounded by five raised bars on opposite sides. 

Usage Rights:

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