Snake Goldweight

Snake Goldweight

Public Domain

CultureAsante peoples
Titles
  • Snake Goldweight
Date1900–1977
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumBrass
Dimensions1 1/16 × 3/4 in.

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Romansky
Object number77.125
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceAlvin S. Romansky (1907–1994) and Ethel Romansky (1917–1986), Houston, by 1977; given to MFAH, 1977.

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Goldweight in the Form of a Coiled Snake
Goldweight in the Form of a Coiled Snake
1900–1977
Brass
77.109
Toad Eating Snake Goldweight
Toad Eating Snake Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.110
Three Troy Weight Goldweights
Three Troy Weight Goldweights
1900–1977
Brass
77.60.A-.C
Fish Goldweight
Fish Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.82
Fish Goldweight
Fish Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.83
Goldweight in the Form of Crossed Alligators
Goldweight in the Form of Crossed Alligators
1900–1977
Brass
77.167
Catfish with Beads Goldweight
Catfish with Beads Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass, glass beads
77.81
Seven Birds on a Branch Goldweight
Seven Birds on a Branch Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.91
Triangle with Three Loops Goldweight
Triangle with Three Loops Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.92
Ear of Corn Goldweight
Ear of Corn Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.93
Seated Man Goldweight
Seated Man Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.94
Fish Goldweight
Fish Goldweight
1900–1977
Brass
77.84