Spoon

Asante-Akan artist

19th–mid-20th century

Not on view

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Title: Spoon
Artist: Asante-Akan artist
Date: 19th–mid-20th century
Geography: Ghana
Culture: Asante-Akan peoples
Medium: Brass (hammered)
Dimensions: H. 1 3/8 x W. 3 13/16 x D. 3 13/16 in. (3.5 x 9.6 x 9.6 cm)
Classification: Metal-Implements
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, The Diana Woolman Memorial Collection, 1973
Object Number: 1978.412.668
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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