Mbrammuo Description This cast copper alloy weight was used on a balance to measure out a quantity of gold dust, a valuable commodity in Ghana. Gold dust was used by the Asante Akan as a currency, for trading and for creating personal ornaments. Accession Loan No. 68/1994/139 Collection Class Currency Common Name mbrammuo Simple Name weight Full Name gold dust weight Cultural Group Asante Akan Production County South Ghana Production Country Ghana Production Area Region West Africa Production Continent Africa Family Group Material copper alloy (cast) Function Name currency Collection Area Region W Collection Continent Africa Tell Us What You Think Click here to cancel reply. Subject to approval, your name and blog comment will be made public. Any comment replies will also be public. Your email address will never be published. If you wish to contact us privately, please use the Contact form. Required fields are marked * Name* Email* Website Comment Δ
