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Visually, weights fall into two distinct categories: geometric and figurative. Stylistically they are divided into early (c. 1400-1700) and late (c. 1700-1900) periods. This object is a early-period geometric weight. The bent arm cross or swastika on this weight is a traditional design that is usually described as a stylization of the crossed crocodile motif. The crossed crocodiles have one belly
- By Akan artist
- Credit: Gift of Franklin H. Williams
- Rights: CC0
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Copper alloy
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