Gold Weight with Geometric Design

Asante people, Ghana, African

19th-20th century

  • Titles Gold Weight with Geometric Design (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 5/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.6 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1134.3
  • Work Type gold weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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