Goldweight; Figure standing with hands tied behind back
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Figure standing with hands tied behind back
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"Goldweight shows a standing man with both hands tied behind his back. There is a long, thin object, possibly a stick, shoved into his mouth like a gag, as if he is awaiting punishment or even execution. This figure may relate to the Asante proverb, 'You must be willing to die in order to live.'" Researched by Elizabeth Atchley, MSU student, 2005, under Dr. Billie Follensbee
Date Created
Before 1985
Century
20th c.
Item Dimensions
4.5 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
1985.125
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230055