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Gold WeightK2.93 a-c

Simple geometric linear designs in relief. Made by cire-perdue method in metal. The first piece (part a) is a square with a design that consists of a geometric u-shape. The second piece (part b) is a wide rectangle with a design that consists of four upraised horizontal bars. The third piece (part c) is a narrow rectangle with a design that consists of three upraised horizontal bars.

Culture
Asante
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gold WeightK2.92

Thick, rectangular metal piece with a design that consists of an elaborate spiral in relief design that extends into a connection with an outward facing, truncated trident-like shape with upraised lines at either end. Cire-perdue method.

Culture
Asante
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gold WeightK2.91

Metal turtle with one leg missing and a lozenge design to indicate the shell. The flat head has rounded eyes and is angled to the turtle's right side. The legs turn outward and inward. The turtle's front right leg and back left leg both have a metal ringlet around them.

Culture
Asante
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ScalesK2.88 a-b

A scale consisting of a metal rod with a metal pan hanging from each end, with three lines of thread. Simple geometric pattern on pans: one pan has two circular lines (part b) and the other pan has a circular line at the centre and a crescent shape along one side (part a).

Culture
Asante
Material
brass metal and fibre
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pipe BowlK2.78

Bowl of pipe in the shape of a frog or fish head. Stem protrudes forwards and has a small tapered rim. Overall, object is black in colour.

Culture
Asante
Material
clay
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerK2.75 a-b

A circular metal container (part a) with three cylindrical legs and lid (part b). Geometric borders in relief, and plain panels with central boss on lid plus two "loops" at the edges. Cast by cire-perdue method.

Culture
Asante
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gold Weight3677/7

Cast bronze standing female figure with flat, square base. The flat, oval-shaped head has raised facial features - eyebrows extending down to the nose in a Y-shape, almond-shaped eyes, and small mouth. The head is framed by metal, that curves outward on both sides by the chin. They have a long neck, short torso with prominent breasts, back and buttocks. They have a twisted belt around the waist. The limbs are very long, with both arms and legs slightly bent, and hands down at the side. There are 3 pairs of bands or bangles on each arm.

Culture
Akan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gold Weight3677/6

Cast bronze standing female figure with flat, square base. The flat, oval-shaped head has raised facial features - eyebrows extending down to the nose in a Y-shape, almond-shaped eyes, and small mouth. There is also a diamond shape in the middle of the forehead. The head is framed by metal, that curves outward on both sides by the chin. They have a long neck, short torso with prominent breasts, back and buttocks. They have a twisted belt around the waist. The limbs are very long, with both arms and legs slightly bent, and hands down at the side. There are 3 pairs of bands or bangles on each arm.

Culture
Akan
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fertility Figure3606/1

Fertility figure (akuaba) with a flat, disc-shaped head. High oval forehead, curved brows, oval eyes, a long vertical nose, and a small mouth at the very bottom. Eight rings are carved around the neck. The short horizontal rectangular arms are outstretched straight to the sides with carved breasts between them. The lower half of the body is cylindrical and ends with a slightly wide round base. A single strand of very small yellow beads hangs around the body, just above the base. The back of the round head has horizontal lines across the middle, with two elongated half-ovals between.

Culture
Asante
Material
wood, plastic ?, fibre and stain
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gold Weight3595/38

Two human figures standing on a rectangular base. The base has slightly uneven edges. The figures are positioned so one is standing in front of the other. The front figure is holding a drum-like object on their head. The other figure is holding two long, L-shaped sticks in each hand, raising them to touch the drum skin. Both figures have oval-shaped heads and vertical lines on their backs. Both figures are wearing loincloth-like garments.

Culture
Akan
Material
metal
Made in
Ghana
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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