Gold Weight with Geometric Design

Akan group, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, African

18th century

  • Titles Gold Weight with Geometric Design (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 1/8 x 1/4 in. (2.9 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ellen and Fred Elsas, 1986.771.1
  • Work Type weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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