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Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds

before 1951
Gold
Overall: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1951.321
Location: not on view
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This ring is made from yellow gold. Yellow gold is gold in its purest form, without the addition of gold or silver alloy.

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Shared by different Akan and Akan-related peoples, including the Asante and Baule, gold ornaments indicate status and wealth and are worn at public festivals by titleholders, chiefs, and kings.
Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds

Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds

before 1951

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith

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