Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise
Akan
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Caption
Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise, 19th–20th century. Copper alloy, length: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop, 81.168.5. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise
Date
19th–20th century
Geography
Place made: Ghana
Medium
Copper alloy
Classification
Dimensions
length: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop
Accession Number
81.168.5
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