Goldweight; Figure seated on Curved Stool
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Figure seated on Curved Stool
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"Figure seated upon a rectangular wooden stool with a curved seat. This type of stool indicates high status in the Asante culture, and along with the curving staff and twisted head ornamentation, this figure apparently represents an elite or royal person." Researched by Chantal Baker, 2008, MSU student, under the direction of Dr. Billie Follensbee.
Date Created
Before 1985
Century
20th c.
Item Dimensions
7 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
1985.108
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230020
20230021