Gold-weight (abrammuo): leopard

Artist:Akan

Medium: Brass

Geograhical Locations:

• Ghana

Dates:19th or 20th century

Dimensions: 1 11/16 x 3 3/4 in. (4.3 x 9.5 cm) mount: 5 1/2 × 2 1/2 × 2 in. (14 × 6.4 × 5.1 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

• African Innovations
• Double Take: African Innovations

Accession Number: 67.25.14

Image: 67.25.14_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Solid male leopard weight with rabbit in mouth: leopard's undulating body ends in arched tail, raised spirals throughout. Rabbit's legs curve toward leopard's body, eyes and ears raised.

Brooklyn Museum