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1930.44.78

Lead model of a fish used as a pattern. Part of a set illustrating the stages in casting silver objects in moulds made from cuttlebone [1930.44.70-82]. [SM (Verve) 18/09/2014]

1930.44.78

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Collection type
Object
Description
Lead model of a fish used as a pattern. Part of a set illustrating the stages in casting silver objects in moulds made from cuttlebone [1930.44.70-82]. [SM (Verve) 18/09/2014]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Ashanti Obuasi
Person
Field collector Robert Powley Wild
PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Length: max 27 mm, Width: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.44.78

Search terms: Ornament, Technique, Metallurgy, Figure, Model, Tool, Fish Figure, Pattern

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