Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric

Akan

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric, 19th–20th century. Cast brass, 1/4 x 3/8 x 1 in. (0.6 x 1 x 2.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.88. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Akan

Title

Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric

Date

19th–20th century

Geography

Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana

Medium

Cast brass

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1/4 x 3/8 x 1 in. (0.6 x 1 x 2.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.88

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