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Ring: Coiled Snake on a Ball

before 1951

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith

Medium
Gold
Measurements
Overall: 4.5 x 3 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1951.320
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

Two golds—red and yellow—were used to create this ring. Red gold is higher in copper content than yellow gold, resulting in a warm hue.

Description

Though made from solid gold, this ring is light in weight because it is hollow.

Ring: Coiled Snake on a Ball

before 1951

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith

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