Gold Weight: Wisdom Knot
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Gold Weight: Wisdom Knot
Maker
Asante
Date19th century and earlier
GeographyGhana, Africa
MediumLost wax process in bronze
Dimensionsoverall: 1 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. x 3/8 in. (4.4 cm x 1.3 cm x 1 cm)
Credit LineGift of John J. and Halina Klejman
Object number1960.50.34
Status
Not on viewProvenanceBetween 1895 and 1920, probably acquired by Sir Cecil Hamilton Armitage KBE, CMG, DSO in the Gold Coast; 1933, probably purchased from Armitage estate by Maurice Stanley Cockin; 1960, purchased by John J. and Halina Klejman, New York City, New York; 1960, gift of John J. and Halina Klejman to the Davis Museum.
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA