Gold Weight

Unknown19th-20th century

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Angular bird-like creature with triangular head. Ridge with serrated edge projects from top of head along sides of body. Small metal triangle extends from rear, depicting tail. CONDITION: Accumulations of blue copper corrosion over surface of weight.

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Details

Title: Gold Weight
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th-20th century
Location Created: Ashanti Region, Ghana
Type: Sculpture
Rights: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/116392/Gold_Weight
Medium: Cast brass
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (2.9 x 1.3 x 3.8 cm)
Culture: Akan
Collection: Arts of Africa
Accession number: 88.192.99

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Africa Brass Ghana Gold Metal Sculpture