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Gold weight in the form of a scorpion

Made By Akan Cultural Group
CultureAkan
Date18th - 19th centuries
Mediumcopper alloy
Dimensions2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification(s)
  • AFRICAN
Credit LineGift of Dr. Richard Newman
Object numberM.2021.3.71
DescriptionLot 120
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Teaching events
Sandra Burton, DANC 201, f21
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