Goldweight; Man with Hand on Chin and Snake at Feet
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Man with Hand on Chin and Snake at Feet
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"This goldweight shows a standing man with a snake at his feet. His hands are empty, but they are positioned as if they held a stick in front of him that is now missing. This figure possibly may relate to the Asante proverb 'Snake at your feet - stick in your hand!'" Researched by Elizabeth Atchley, MSU student, 2005, under the direction of Dr. Billie Follensbee
Date Created
Before 1985
Century
20th.
Item Dimensions
4.5 cm h. x 2.5 cm. w. x 3 cm. d.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Brass or Bronze
Techniques
cast
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.101
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230009
20230010