Goldweight; Antelope with large, horizontal horns
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Antelope with large, horizontal horns
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"...The delicate facial features, the spiral twisting of the tiny horns, and the position of the tail illustrates sensitive observation of this animal. This figure may express one or both of the Asante proverbs: 'When the antelope is unhappy, it is the hunter who is the cause,' and 'Let the antelope rot in the hollow of the tree!' Researched by Caitlin Blaine, MSU student, 2008, under Dr. Billie Follensbee
Date Created
Bef. 1985
Century
20th c.
Item Dimensions
3.5 cm. h. x 1 cm. w. x 3.5 cm. d.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Brass or Bronze
Techniques
cast
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.125A
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230056
20230057