Ashanti weights for weighing gold
Forani Collection
Cat. Nos: CH70-522, CH70-523 and CH73-785

Three brass weights in the form of turtles for weighing gold dust. 19th or 20th century, Ashanti people, Ghana. L 3.75 cm., 3.00 cm. and 2.50 cm. Acquired: Montreal, Canada, and Brussels.

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