Gold-weight (abrammuo): equestrian figure

Akan

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Caption

Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): equestrian figure, 19th century. Cast brass, 3 x 2 1/4 in. (7.6 x 5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop, 81.168.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Akan

Title

Gold-weight (abrammuo): equestrian figure

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana

Medium

Cast brass

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

3 x 2 1/4 in. (7.6 x 5.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop

Accession Number

81.168.1

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