Gold Weight

77-9-1

From: Ghana

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 77-9-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ashanti
Provenience Ghana
Date Made 1900-1977
Section African
Materials Brass
Technique Cast
Iconography Group | Chief | Attendant
Description

Chief borne on a palanquin, cast bronze. Chief seated, protected by umbrella, carried by figure in rear. Poles supported by four figures, two front, two rear. Attendants, three on left, two on right.

Height 9.1 cm
Length 8.5 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Kohler, 1977

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