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Goldweight; Standing Figure with Object on Head, Staff and Pipe in Hands



Dublin Core

Title

Goldweight; Standing Figure with Object on Head, Staff and Pipe in Hands

Culture

Ashanti or Asante

Place Made

Western Africa, Ghana

Description

Figure holding staff or pole in right hand and pipe or horn in left hand with end touching mouth. Object on top of head might be a melon or gourd.

Date Created

Before 1985

Century

20th c.

Item Dimensions

5.5 cm. h. x 2 cm. w. x 3 cm. d.

Medium

Sculpture

Materials

Brass or Bronze

Techniques

cast

Provenance

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman

Acession Number

1985.122

Accession Year

1985

Photo Number

20230047
20230048