Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is in the form of a knife or sword, possibly in a sheath, with a looped handle from the hilt. [MdeA 29/11/2001]

Collection type: Object
Description: Brass weight used for measuring gold. The weight is in the form of a knife or sword, possibly in a sheath, with a looped handle from the hilt. [MdeA 29/11/2001]
Geographical reference: Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana; Ashanti Province
Cultural groups: Asante
Person: Field collector Bernard Schottlander; PRM source Sara Hicks
Date / Period: Date made: Before 2000
Date collected: By 2000
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 2000
Materials and processes: Material Brass Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions: Length 74 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2000.6.131

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