Gold Weight

• Artist: Asante (Culture)
• Medium: Cast brass
• Geographical Location: Ashanti Region, Ghana
• Dates: 19th or 20th century
• Dimensions: 11/16 x 3/4 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 1.9 x 2.2 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: 74.218.85
• Image: 74.218.85_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Cast brass weight in shape of a snail. Condition: Good, some pitting of surface and irregularities.