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Goldweight; Standing Figure with Hand on Chin and Snake at Feet



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Title

Goldweight; Standing Figure with Hand on Chin and Snake at Feet

Culture

Ashanti or Asante

Place Made

Western Africa, Ghana

Description

Figure standing with right hand on chin, left hand at waist, and snake coiled at feet facing outwards with mouth open.

Date Created

Before 1985

Century

20th c.

Item Dimensions

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

1985.123

Accession Year

1985

Photo Number

20230049
20230050