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Goldweight; Figure seated on Curved Stool



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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