Gold Weight with Geometric Design

Asante people, Ghana, African

19th-20th century

  • Titles Gold Weight with Geometric Design (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 1 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1134.4
  • Work Type gold weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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