Gold Weight with Geometric Design

Asante people, Ghana, African

19th-20th century

  • Titles Gold Weight with Geometric Design (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast metal
  • Dimensions 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Drs. Noble and Jean Endicott, 1991.1134.7
  • Work Type gold weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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