Gold Weight in the Form of a Knot

Akan group, Ghana or, Côte d'Ivoire, African

20th century

  • Titles Gold Weight in the Form of a Knot (Descriptive)
  • Medium brass
  • Dimensions Overall: 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (3.2 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ellen and Fred Elsas, 1986.762.2
  • Work Type gold weight
  • Classification Tools & Equipment

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