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Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10887, described as gold weight; scorpion, flat, light colored, raised design on back, outstretched pincers, cross design on back, four brass loops on each side, coiled eyes. 26.3 grams.

Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10897, described as Ashanti gold weight. brass crocodile biting a mudfish; flat, raised circular shapes on back, four legs, broken tail. small. 33.6 grams

Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10878, described as Ashanti gold weight. brass figures, three drummers on a flat base. (one missing) one drummer with drum under left arm; second drummer resting drum on ground; middle drummer missing. tarnishedon flat base. 199.4 grams.

Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10893, described as gold weight. crossed crocodiles, detailed design, ridged tails, one pail broken, uplifted heads with eyes and mouth, segmented legs showing toes, one leg broken. 46.8g

Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10872, described as Ashanti gold weight; gold colored crocodile, raised up on front legs, much detail. raised, circular and incised markings on back, curved notched tail, large eyes, teeth on lowere jaw. upper jaw broken.

Hearst Museum object titled Gold weight, accession number 5-10899, described as Ashanti Royal gold weight. brass, large scorpion, smooth head, raised ridges decorate body, two claws, eight legs, two stingers, hollow body. 800, Accra, 194_) King’s weight for tribute and ransom. 190.8 grams