Shiny metal spoon with scalloped-edged handle that is topped with a large inverted triangle. Handle has intricate incised design consisting of alternating rows of diagonal lines and crescent shapes running perpendicular to the scalloped edge and a line of circles along the centre of the handle. The scalloped edge is decorated with incised vertical lines. Centre of triangle section of the handle has plant design with an upraised circle in the centre surrounded by incised leaves.

• History Of Use

  Spoon for measuring powdered gold onto scales.

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• Type of Item spoon
• Culture Asante
• Material brass metal
• Measurements height 1.6 cm, width 12.6 cm, depth 3.9 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
• Received from Erika H. Sawyer, Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget

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• Made in Ghana

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• Ownership Date before 2002, before April 16, 2014
• Acquisition Date on April 16, 2014

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• Item Classes metalwork
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3055/0201