Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric
Akan
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric, 19th–20th century. Brass, 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8in. (3.2 x 2.9 x 1cm) mount: 2 3/4 × 1 3/8 × 1 5/8 in. (7 × 3.5 × 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams, 88.192.117. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gold-weight (abrammuo): geometric
Date
19th–20th century
Geography
Place made: Ashanti Region, Ghana
Medium
Brass
Classification
Dimensions
1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 3/8in. (3.2 x 2.9 x 1cm) mount: 2 3/4 × 1 3/8 × 1 5/8 in. (7 × 3.5 × 4.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Williams
Accession Number
88.192.117
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