Record

CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameGoldweight (Abrammuo)
Brass Weight
531 804 211 436
Object NumberABDUA:7184
Other NumberH43
Other Number Typeold number
Period17th/ 18th Century
Brief DescriptionCast 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.
DimensionsL: 20 x W: 20 x H: 8mm
MaterialsMetal, brass
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
TechniqueCast
MakerAshanti/ Asante/ Akan People?
Place KeyAfrica, West Africa, Republic of Ghana, Ashanti Region, Bompata
Field CollectorMoir, Dr. F. W.
Publication NoteR. W. Reid (1912). Illustrated Catalogue of the Anthropological Museum, University of Aberdeen. Aberdeen: The University Press. 304, Item 43.
Aquisition SourceMoir, Dr. F. W. (Gold Coast)
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