Copper alloy metal pot containing shea-butter. The line design has been Repoussé and punched. There is an undecorated lid with a stud in the centre, which has been sealed on. [BH [OPS move] 26/7/2016]

Collection type: Object
Description: Copper alloy metal pot containing shea-butter. The line design has been Repoussé and punched. There is an undecorated lid with a stud in the centre, which has been sealed on. [BH [OPS move] 26/7/2016]
Geographical reference: Ghana
Africa > Western Africa > Ghana; Sekondi-Takoradi Apowa
Cultural groups: Ahanta; Apowa; Powa
Person: Field collector Robert Powley Wild; PRM source Robert Powley Wild
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1925
Date collected: By 1925
Acquisition information: Donated: 1925
Materials and processes: Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Brass Metal, Process Repoussé, Process Punched
Dimensions: Diameter: max 88 mm, Height: max 135 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1925.53.8

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