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Object Number
2004.24.18266
Display Title
Three weights for measuring gold dust
Descriptions
Object Description
Three weights for measuring gold dust. Africa.
Subject
- Dust
- weight
- Measure
- Figurine
- Gold
Department
Photographic
Artist
Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
- Ashanti
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Ghana
Additional Geographic Terms
Gold Coast; Twi
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)
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