Leopard Gold Weight

Unknown19th or 20th century

Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Solid male leopard weight with rabbit in mouth: leopards undulating body ends in arched tail, raised spirals throughout. Rabbits legs curve toward leopards body, eyes and ears raised. Condition: Good. Spirals, and rabbit worn. Rough metal under leopards body.

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Title: Leopard Gold Weight
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: 19th or 20th century
Location Created: Ghana
Type: Sculpture
Rights: Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/90793/Leopard_Gold_Weight
Medium: Cast brass
Dimensions: 1 11/16 x 3 3/4 in. (4.3 x 9.5 cm)
Culture: Akan
Collection: Arts of Africa
Accession number: 67.25.14

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