Gold Weight

• Artist: Asante (Culture)
• Medium: Cast brass
• Geographical Location: Ashanti Region, Ghana
• Dates: 19th or 20th century
• Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 3/16 x 1 1/2 in. (3.5 x 0.5 x 3.8 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 1-Rotating 1W31
• Exhibitions:
  • African Innovations (August 12, 2011 through date unknown)
• Accession Number: 74.218.23
• Image: 74.218.23_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Cast brass geometric weight with stepped design on edges and an "X" design incised on obverse and reverse. The center of the weight is pierced by a circular void. Condition: Excellent