Abamphruwa (gold-dust box)

Asante-Akan peoples

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Abamphruwa (gold-dust box)
Date: 19th century
Geography: Ghana
Culture: Asante-Akan peoples
Medium: Brass
Dimensions: H x W: 5/8 x 1 in. (1.6 x 2.5 cm)
Classification: Metal-Containers
Credit Line: Gift of William W. Brill, 1977
Object Number: 1977.224.6a, b
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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