Although naively drawn. there is an unmistakable touch of nature in many examples. The student 
of primitive peoples sees in these ancient pieces of gold craft the close relations existing between man 
and the animal life that surrounded him. The animals that were powerful or possessed some special 
efficiency were transformed into gods 
Mr. Keith’s collection illustrates excellently the ancient processes such as hammering, engraving. 
and hollow casting 
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