Gold Weight in the Form of a Leopard

Asante people, Ghana, African

20th century

  • Titles Gold Weight in the Form of a Leopard (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions 1 x 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (2.5 x 1.9 x 8.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1986.905
  • Work Type weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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