Victoria and Albert Museum
Room 116, The Belinda Gentle Gallery
Cromwell Road
London, SW7 2RL
Asante Goldweights
Until 31st October 2021
Asante gold court regalia is richly symbolic of an economy centred on the gold trade. Small brass goldweights were shaped to express proverbs encouraging honesty, integrity and the need to leave a legacy of good deeds. This display highlights contested heritage: some items were taken by British troops when they raided the Asante capital, Kumasi, in 1874 in conflicts over gold-trading ports.
Opening hours: 10.00 – 17.30
Admission: Free
https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/2NOrp9v5/asante-goldweights