Gold Weight

• Artist: Asante (Culture)
• Medium: Cast brass
• Geographical Location: Ashanti Region, Ghana
• Dates: 19th or 20th century
• Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/16 in. (3.2 x 4.4 x 5.2 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: 74.218.29
• Image: 74.218.29_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Cast brass weight in shape of a curved shield with geometric markings and four bovine heads in relief with curved horns and open mouths. Condition: Excellent.