Ashanti Gold-smiths' weight from West Africa,bellows form

One of 33 Ashanti Gold-smiths' weights from West Africa One of 33 Ashanti Gold-smiths' weights from West Africa

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One of 33 Ashanti Gold-smiths' weights from West Africa
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One of 33 Ashanti Gold-smiths' weights from West Africa
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One of 33 Ashanti Gold-smiths' weights from West Africa,bellows form.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1939-395/16
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 14 mm x 61 mm x 36 mm, .075 kg
type:
gold weight (ashanti)
credit:
Mr H.F. Brown