Photo of collection object Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise — Akan. Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise, 19th-20th century. Copper alloy, length: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop, 81.168.5. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Gold-weight (abrammuo): tortoise

19th-20th century

Akan

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Akan
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Copper alloy
Medium: copper, alloy
Locations: Place made: Ghana
Dimensions: length: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 81.168.5
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Syrop
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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