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Drawing of an Akan Scale

The Akan scale hangs from the fingers by means of a cord tied around the middle of a stick. One dish holds the weights, the other dish holds the gold. The gold must balance equally with the agreed-upon weights.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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