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Gold weights in the form of cannons (brass)

IMAGE number
MGS180925
Image title
Gold weights in the form of cannons (brass)
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Artist
Akan School, (19th century) / Ghanaian
Location
Private Collection
Medium
brass
Dimensions
between 5 and 10 cms
Image description

their form is often linked to Akan proverbs and symbolism and culture; used to weigh gold dust;

Photo credit
© Michael Graham-Stewart / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
weapon / ghanaian / canons / weight / canon / weapon / ivory coast / goldweights / goldweight / cannon / west african culture / poids / from cote d'ivoire
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Medium 600 × 418 px 51 × 35 mm 82 KB

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