Accession Number
1997/1.464

Title
Gold-weight

Artist(s)
Akan

Artist Nationality
Akan (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
brass

Dimensions
1 7/8 in x 9/16 in x 5/16 in (4.7 cm x 1.4 cm x 0.8 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis

Subject matter
Abstract gold-weight in the form of a cylinder with an open loop at one end. In shape it resembles a watch or clock key (cf. British Museum object number Af2000,07.15). 

Physical Description
Gold-weight in the shape of a cylinder with four grooves around the shaft. At one end there is an open loop, possibly to suspend as a pendant. 

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
goldweight

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
goldweights
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miniature (size attribute)
weighing devices