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Gold-weight

Akan

Artwork Details

Gold-weight
20th century
Akan
brass
13/16 x ½ in. (2.1 x 1.3 cm); ;
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.404

Description

Subject Matter:

Geometric gold-weight in the shape of a notched circular base surmounted by a bicone with a truncated base and incised vertical lines. 

Physical Description:

Gold-weight in the shape of circular disc with notched edges and small dots on top, surmounted by a bicone with a truncated base and incised vertical lines.

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