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Cast bronze figures from Ghana

Author
Ashanti tribe.
Title
Cast bronze figures from Ghana.
Format
Realia
Published
20th century.
Description
Cast bronze, 1 1/2" x 7/8" x 1/16" diameter. Base with figures is 2 1/4" h.
Notes
ISR 1043/d. 5:1Box:TR1.
Summary
Cast bronze figures from Ghana. Modern copies after the older goldweight tradition, used by tourist trade and tribesmen. Male and female figures, female standing and bending forward, male involved in coitus from the rear.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
W018R 0006.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art