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Gold Weight in form of a turtle

Made By Asante Cultural Group (Ghana)
CultureAshanti
Date20th century
Mediumbrass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.5 x 3.8 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineBequest of Jane T. Ritchie
Terms
  • turtle
  • swimming
Object number85.46.56
Inscribedno inscription
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Exhibitions
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