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Cast brass figures from Ghana

Author
Ashanti tribe.
Title
Cast brass figures from Ghana.
Format
Realia
Published
20th century.
Description
Cast bronze, 2 1/2" x 1" x 1/16" diameter. Base with figures: 1 3/4".
Notes
ISR 1043e.
Summary
Cast brass figures. Modern copies after the older goldweight tradition, used by tourist trade and tribesmen. Male kneeling, female on her back with legs spread and raised. Both are involved in coitus.
Kinsey subjects
Novelty figures. Sculpture. Coitus.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
E018R 0007.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art