Gold Weight in the form of an Ashanti Stool with its seat in the form of a Double Axe
early to mid-20th century
Object PlaceGhana
Medium/TechniqueBronze, (copper alloy)
Dimensions2.1 x 4.3 x 2.9 cm
Credit LineGift of George Abrams in memory of Maida Abrams
Accession number2009.5197
On View
On viewClassificationsSculpture
Collections
ProvenanceEarly 1990s, sold by Christie's, London to George Abrams, Waban, MA; 2009, gift of Abrams to the MFA. (Accession date: January 20, 2010)
Artist Unidentified
Artist Unidentified
Artist Unidentified
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century
early to mid-20th century