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Description
Gold dust was stored in boxes like these. The gold dust was used as currency before money and coins were invented. Gold dust spoons were used to put the gold dust in the boxes.
Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
Specifications
- Origin: Ghana
- Excellent condition
- Ethnic group: Ashanti/Akan
- Materials: Brass, lost-wax method
- Weight: 94 grams
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.7 x 2 cm
- Amount (in stock): 1
- Damage: None
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