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1938.18.854

Copper alloy weight in the form of an antelope with twisted horns that run from the back of head to tail. [MJD 19/08/2008]

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1938.18.854

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Collection type
Object
Description
Copper alloy weight in the form of an antelope with twisted horns that run from the back of head to tail. [MJD 19/08/2008]
Geographical reference
Ashanti
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1938
Date collected
By 1938
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length x Width: max 25 x 40 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.18.854

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