Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
Object Name | Goldweight (Abrammuo) |
Brass Weight |
531 804 211 436 |
Object Number | ABDUA:7184 |
Other Number | H43 |
Other Number Type | old number |
Period | 17th/ 18th Century |
Brief Description | Cast brass weight in the form of a cuboid with geometric pattern. 'V' shaped grooves have been cut into the four short sides of the cube. There are two lines vertically and two lines horizontally etched onto both the front and back of the cube. Used to weigh powdered gold. |
Dimensions | L: 20 x W: 20 x H: 8mm |
Materials | Metal, brass |
Condition | Fair |
Completeness | Complete |
Technique | Cast |
Maker | Ashanti/ Asante/ Akan People? |
Place Key | Africa, West Africa, Republic of Ghana, Ashanti Region, Bompata |
Field Collector | Moir, Dr. F. W. |
Publication Note | R. W. Reid (1912). Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, University of Aberdeen. Aberdeen: The University Press. 304, Item 43. |
Aquisition Source | Moir, Dr. F. W. (Gold Coast) |