Unidentified
Gold Dust Container and Lid
19th century
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Category
Culture
Asante Peoples
Place Made
Ghana
Materials
Bronze, lead
Measurements
3 3/4 x 2 in (9.525 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of E. John Bullard in memory of Françoise Billion Richardson
Accession #
2016.5.9.a,.b
Description
Cylindrical vessel decorated with raised reliefs of scorpion and salamander. Circular lid surmounted by standing bird, representing the idea of Sankofa. Wings outstretched and beak touching sphere midway up the back of torso.