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1995.26.23

Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in shape of crocodile with fish in its mouth. [MJD 26/04/2011]

1995.26.23

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in shape of crocodile with fish in its mouth. [MJD 26/04/2011]
Long description
Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in shape of crocodile with fish in its mouth. Raised and incised designs on crocodile's back and tail. [MJD 26/04/2011]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Philip Crampton Smyly
PRM source Aileen Grace Smyly
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1929
Date collected
1929
Acquisition information
Donated: 05/1995
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length 75 mm, Width 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1995.26.23

Search terms: Measurement, Figure, Gold Weight, Animal Figure, Fish Figure

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