Gold Weight Representing Hunter or Warrior

• Artist: Asante (Culture)
• Medium: Cast brass
• Geographical Location: Ashanti Region, Ghana
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (4.4 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: 74.218.62
• Image: 74.218.62_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Cast brass weight in shape of a warrior holding a gun on his left side. His right arm is raised and hand touches abdomen. His coiffure is composed of seven coiled knobs. Condition: Good.