Gold-weight
Akan
Description
Subject Matter:
Geometric gold-weight with a comb-like motif along one side and zig-zag lines along the other side.
Physical Description:
Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with a central raised line surrounded by seven raised teeth on one side and four zig-zag lines on the other side. One of the recesses has been filled in with metal, possibly to adjust the weight.
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