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1938.18.787

Copper alloy weight for weighing gold, in the shape of two crocodiles crossed at the body. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/12/2010]

1938.18.787

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy weight for weighing gold, in the shape of two crocodiles crossed at the body. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/12/2010]
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 47 mm, Width: max 44 mm, Weight 21 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.18.787
Research and responses

According to de Kolb (1968) Ashanti Goldweights No.1, Gallery d'Hautbarr: New York, page 58 the proverb relating to the crocodile with two heads and one body is 'We have different mouths, but have the same stomach.'. [MJD DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/12/2010]

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

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