Gold Weight in the Form of an Insect

Akan group, Ghana or, Côte d'Ivoire, African

1900 - 1986

  • Titles Gold Weight in the Form of an Insect (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ellen and Fred Elsas, 1986.774.2
  • Work Type weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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