Box, Lid, E57.238
Physical Description
Cuboid brass box with lid, cast by the lost-wax technique. Geometrical design in relief on lid: 4 spiral or 'rams horn' motifs framed on 2 sides by short fringe of parallel lines.
DESIGN:
curling motif = dwanimen, or dwenini, = ram's horn. Symbol of strength.
DESIGN:
curling motif = dwanimen, or dwenini, = ram's horn. Symbol of strength.
Research Notes
Africa Collection File:
/Brass box -square (=D88.64)
/Brass box -square (=D88.64)
Provenance
Locality:
Ghana
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 23 x 28.3 x 31mmAll Rights Reserved