Item #1147
Type of object: Gold dust box
Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante
Country of origin: Ghana, Africa
Measurement: 6.5 x 2.7 x 2 cm
Materials: Brass, made with the lost-wax method
Weight: 94 grams
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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
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