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1933.66.1

Cast copper alloy weight in the form of an animal head with horns pointing forwards, for weighing gold. [MJD 30/11/2009]

1933.66.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Cast copper alloy weight in the form of an animal head with horns pointing forwards, for weighing gold. [MJD 30/11/2009]
Geographical reference
Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana
Ashanti
Cultural groups
Asante
Person
Field collector J. Sydney Henderson
PRM source J. Sydney Henderson
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901
Date collected
1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1933
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 7 mm, Length: max 20 mm, Width: max 28 mm, Weight 10 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1933.66.1

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