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Written by: Nikolai RomanoContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 182146
AsanteGoldweight with a Geometric Design
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Asante |
|---|---|
| Date | 18th-19th century |
| Culture / Origin | Ghana |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | 1 × 1.8 × 2.1 cm (3/8 × 11/16 × 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Africa |
| Type | Decorative Arts |
About the Artist
Asante or related Akan-speaking peoples — Ghana — Coastal West Africa Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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