A padlock with a key inserted into it. The padlock is covered in a black substance, with possibly a plant leaf attached. There are also fragments of shell affixed to the surface of the lock. See 1923.5.18 .1-51 for the complete set. [NC 02/09/2015]

Collection type: Object
Description: A padlock with a key inserted into it. The padlock is covered in a black substance, with possibly a plant leaf attached. There are also fragments of shell affixed to the surface of the lock. See 1923.5.18 .1-51 for the complete set. [NC 02/09/2015]
Long description: One of fifty one objects belonging to Kojo James that in 1923 was confiscated by the police. A padlock with a key inserted into it. The padlock is covered in a black substance, with possibly a plant leaf attached. There are also a fragment of a shell affixed to the surface of the lock. [NC 02/09/2015]
Geographical reference: Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana; Ashanti Akurofuome
Person: Field collector Robert Powley Wild; PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1923
Date collected: January 1923
Acquisition information: Donated: 1923
Materials and processes: Material Metal, Material Eggshell, Material Plant Leaf, Process Covered
Dimensions: Width: max 53 mm, Length: max 77 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1923.5.18.10
Research and responses: This object was examined by Fiona Savage (Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, UEA). The visit took place 30/09/2015. [NC 14/12/2015]

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