This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Ashanti Gold Weights Exhibit At British Museum
The British Museum displays over 400 tiny brass Ashanti gold weights from the Gold Coast now Ghana. These 15th to 19th century counterweights depict chairs, figures, animals, and domestic scenes, showing the witty, varied portrayal of life and the craft of professional metalworkers.
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British Museum
Gregory Jensen
London
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Gold Coast
West Africa
Ghana
Museum
Mankind
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