Sword Gold Weight

• Artist: Asante (Culture)
• Medium: Cast brass
• Geographical Location: Ashanti Region, Ghana
• Dates: 19th or 20th century
• Dimensions: 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (1.9 x 7.5 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: 74.218.24
• Image: 74.218.24_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Cast brass weight in shape of a ceremonial sword. The edge of the blade is scalloped. There are two triangular perforations that pierce the blade. The handle is decorated with two circular knobs. Condition: good.