Gold-weight (abrammuo): porcupine
Akan
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Caption
Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): porcupine, Brass, 13/16 x 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2 x 2.1 x 3.6 cm) mount: 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 7/8 in. (6.4 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Laura L. Barnes, 67.25.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Culture
Title
Gold-weight (abrammuo): porcupine
Geography
Place made: Ghana
Medium
Brass
Classification
Dimensions
13/16 x 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2 x 2.1 x 3.6 cm) mount: 2 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 7/8 in. (6.4 × 3.8 × 2.2 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Laura L. Barnes
Accession Number
67.25.8
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