Opium Weight Item Number: 3559/48 a-e from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Set of five black metal weights of five different sizes (largest to smallest, parts a-e). Each weight is in the shape of a walking elephant with a hooked trunk and curved tail; all are standing on tiered oval-shaped platforms. The elephants ears are flat against their heads and they have open mouths; no space between their trunks and tusks. The largest elephant's trunk loops around, touching the top of its head; rest are hooked to the left side. All tails are curled towards the back right leg; there is no space in the centre of the smallest elephant's tail. Bases are all unmarked.

History Of Use

Opium weights.