Goldweight in the shape of a cannon / Artist Unknown, African, Akan-Speaking Peoples, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire
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- Accession Number
- 1997/1.446
- Title
- Goldweight in the shape of a cannon
- Artist Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Medium and Support
- brass
- Object Creation Date
- 1900-1985
- Object Creation Place
- Africa (continent)
- Akan (historical region)
- Creation Place 1
- Africa (continent)
- Creation Place 2
- Akan (historical region)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Dr. James and Vivian Curtis
- Dimensions
- 3.7 cm x 1.5 cm x 0.9 cm (1 7/16 in. x 9/16 in. x 3/8 in.)
- Century
- 20th century
- Primary Object Classification
- Metalwork
- Primary Object Type
- goldweight
- Physical Description
- Goldweight in the shape of a cannon.
- Subject Matter
- The representation of a cannon as an instrument of war and power is not uncommon on Akan goldweights, which were used and produced by the Akan-speaking peoples of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire since the 15th century. As a symbol, the canon (called "apremoo"), is thought to represent resistance against foreign domination, as well as superior military strategy. It refers to the superior arms yielded by Europeans and the military successes Akan nations such as the Asante and Akwamu were nevertheless able to achieve against them, defeating European armies on several occasions.
- Secondary Keywords
- africa (continent)
- firearms
- geographic and political locations
- goldweights
- objects we use
- projectile weapons
- projectile weapons with explosive propellant
- small arms
- small arms by form
- weapons
- weapons and ammunition
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- Collection
- University of Michigan Museum of Art
- Image Size
- 3888 x 2592
- File Size
- 151 KB
- Record
- 1997/1.446
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