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Maker:
Akan artist  Search this
Medium:
Copper alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1.5 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm (9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Type:
Sculpture
Geography:
Ghana
Date:
18th-20th century
Description:
Set of 24 cast copper alloy geometric weights, disk-shaped with two angled facets around center. Marked: 70/8 (incised and labeled).
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Topic:
Status  Search this
Metalworking  Search this
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Credit Line:
Gift of the Roy and Brigitta Mitchell Collection
Object number:
2010-10-244
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys7171d1a6b-bb6a-4a5e-aa8d-675481e03886
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2010-10-244