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1938.18.531

Copper alloy weight used for weighing gold, representing a flywhisk. [MJD 06/06/2011]

1938.18.531

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy weight used for weighing gold, representing a flywhisk. [MJD 06/06/2011]
Long description
Copper alloy weight used for weighing gold, representing a flywhisk. The flywhisk has a handle and long hairs that overlap and join together. [MJD 06/06/2011]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Ashanti
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Lost Wax Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 94 mm, Width: max 18 mm, Weight 15 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.18.531

Search terms: Measurement, Insignia, Status, Fan, Gold Weight, Flywhisk