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1921.40.35

Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in the shape of a fish. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 20/12/2010]

1921.40.35

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in the shape of a fish. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 20/12/2010]
Long description
Copper alloy weight for weighing gold in the shape of a fish. The fish is U shaped with a saw head. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 20/12/2010]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Kumasi Konongo
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
By 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1921
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 28 mm, Length: max 45 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1921.40.35

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