Gold-weight (abrammuo): scorpion
Akan
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): scorpion, 19th–20th century. Cast brass, 1 1/4 x 1/8in. (3.2 x 0.3cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.66. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gold-weight (abrammuo): scorpion
Date
19th–20th century
Geography
Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana
Medium
Cast brass
Classification
Dimensions
1 1/4 x 1/8in. (3.2 x 0.3cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams
Accession Number
88.192.66
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