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Gold-weight

Akan

Artwork Details

Gold-weight
20th century
Akan
brass
1 x 1 x 3/8 in. (3.2 x 2.6 x 1.1 cm); ; ;
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.409

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Description

Subject Matter:

Geometric gold-weight in the shape of a rectangle decorated with two comb-like motifs facing inward. 

Physical Description:

Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with two raised bars with notches facing inward. 

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