Gold-weight (abrammuo): throne

Artist:Akan

Medium: Cast brass

Geograhical Locations:

• Ashanti Region, Ghana

Dates:19th-20th century

Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 3/4 x 3/4in. (4.8 x 1.9 x 1.9cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

• African Innovations
• Double Take: African Innovations

Accession Number: 88.192.47

Image: 88.192.47_front_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Depicts throne (asipim). Many raised dots representing nailheads. CONDITION: There is a mottled green patina on all the surfaces, except on dots.

Brooklyn Museum