Sword ornament (Human Head)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Sword ornament (Human Head)
Date1875–1950
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1408
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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