Goldweight; Fish laying on its Side
Dublin Core
Title
Goldweight; Fish laying on its Side
Culture
Ashanti or Asante
Place Made
Western Africa, Ghana
Description
"While the face of this fish is stylized, the form, the textured body, and the detailed fins are very naturalistic in feel, illustrating the goldweight brasscaster's mastery in capturing the essence of the animal. The fish's mouth gapes open, and this goldweight possibly suggests the Asante proverb: 'When an animal is not going to bite you, it does not show its teeth at you.'" Researched by Caitlin Blaine, MSU student, 2008
Date Created
Before 1985
Century
20th c.
Item Dimensions
1.5 cm. h. x 3.5 cm. w. x 7.5 cm. long.
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
Brass or Bronze
Techniques
cast
Provenance
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoneman
Acession Number
1985.73
Accession Year
1985
Photo Number
20230005
20230006