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Goldweight of Rhinoceros Beetle20th century

Not on view
Small bronze sculpture of a crab, viewed from above and slightly to the left, with a smooth domed carapace and detailed articulated claws, warm honey-brown patina

Unknown, Goldweight of Rhinoceros Beetle, 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baker, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Goldweight of Rhinoceros Beetle
Culture
Ashanti
Place Made
Africa, Ghana
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in. (5.08 x 4.93 x 4.93 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Baker
Accession Number
M.73.113.3
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
African Art