Gold-weight (abrammuo): knot

Akan

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Caption

Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): knot, 19th–20th century. Copper alloy, 1 x 5/8 x 1/2 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.39. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Akan

Title

Gold-weight (abrammuo): knot

Date

19th–20th century

Geography

Place made: Ghana

Medium

Copper alloy

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

1 x 5/8 x 1/2 in.

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams

Accession Number

88.192.39

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