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Kuduo

Scope note

Use for copper alloy vessels cast by the lost-wax process and used by the Akan peoples of Ghana to hold valuables such as gold dust or beads, and to serve several ritual purposes; of various forms and styles and often with a hinged lid.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000261922

Broader Terms used

<ceremonial vessels>

Created

13yrs ago

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