Mbrammuo Description For centuries, merchants used these copper alloy weights as a standard for weighing gold dust when trading. The weights were made using the ‘lost wax technique’ of casting metal. While the weight of the objects were standardised, their shape varied. Accession Loan No. 68/1994/181 Collection Class Currency Common Name mbrammuo Simple Name weight Full Name gold dust weight Cultural Group Asante Akan Production Year Low 1400 Production Year High 1900 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
