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Pendant: Rectangular Pendant

before 1951

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith

Medium
Gold
Measurements
Overall: 4.4 x 1.5 x 1.5 cm (1 3/4 x 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1951.322
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Did You Know?

The pinwheel-like motif may be linked to the apremo (cannon) pattern found in kente textiles. This pattern symbolizes the military prowess of the Asante against European weaponry.

Description

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.

Pendant: Rectangular Pendant

before 1951

Africa, West Africa, Ghana, Asante goldsmith

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