Lidded Vessel (Kuduo), 18th–19th century, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante, Brass, pigment, H. 6 7/8 x Diam. 5 1/2 in. (17.5 x 14 cm), Metal-Containers, Ornate, cast brass vessels known as kuduo were the possessions of kings and courtiers in the Akan kingdoms. Gold dust and nuggets were kept in kuduo, as were other items of personal value and significance
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Lidded Vessel, Kuduo, 18th–19th century, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante, Brass, pigment, H, 6 7/8 x Diam, 5 1/2, 17.5 14 cm, Metal-Containers, Ornate, cast brass vessels, kuduo, possessions, kings, courtiers, kingdoms, Gold dust, nuggets, kept, items, personal value, significance
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