Gold-weight (abrammuo): stool

Akan

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): stool, 19th–20th century. Cast brass, 1 1/4 x 5/8 x 7/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.37. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Akan

Title

Gold-weight (abrammuo): stool

Date

19th–20th century

Geography

Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana

Medium

Cast brass

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 5/8 x 7/8 in.

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.37

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