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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 1/4" x 1" x 1/16" diameter. Base with figures 1 3/4" h.
Notes
ISR 1043/g.
Summary
Cast brass figures from Ghana. Modern copies after the older goldweight tradition, used by tourist trade and tribesmen. Male kneeling with hands on the female's breasts, while she lies on her back with her feet on the male's shoulders.
Kinsey subjects
Sculpture. Novelty figures. Coitus.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
E018R 0009.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art