Scale for Gold Measurement

Akan artist

19th century

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Title: Scale for Gold Measurement
Artist: Akan artist
Date: 19th century
Geography: Côte d'Ivoire or Ghana
Culture: Akan peoples
Medium: Brass, string, pigment
Dimensions: H. 4 7/8 x Diam. 2 1/4 in. (12.4 x 5.7 cm)
Classification: Metal-Implements
Credit Line: Gift of William W. Brill, 1977
Object Number: 1977.224.5a-d
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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