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Gold-weight

Akan

Artwork Details

Gold-weight
20th century
Akan
brass
13/16 in x 13/16 in x 3/16 in (2.1 cm x 2.1 cm x 0.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
1997/1.498

Description

Subject Matter:

Geometric gold-weight in the form of a rectangular base with two arch designs bisected by a central line, surrounded by a comb-like motif on two sides. 

Physical Description:

Gold-weight in the shape of a rectangular base with two triangles surrounded by arches facing opposite directions, bisected by a central vertical line. Along two sides there are thirteen edged teeth. 

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