crown decorated with gold leaf objects

crown decorated with gold leaf objects

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crown decorated with gold leaf objects
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • crown decorated with gold leaf objects
Date1900–1915
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumVelvet, wood, gold leaf
Dimensions3 1/8 × 7 3/8 inches diameter (7.9 × 18.7 cm diameter)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.892
Non exposé

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Department
African Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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97.895
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1900–1950
Velvet, wood, and gold leaf
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1870–1930
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.902
Headband
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1850–1865
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.906
Crown
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1900–1925
Wood, gold leaf, velvet
97.787
Headband
Headband
1900–1930
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.904
Headband
Headband
1930–1940
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.903
Headband
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1900–1950
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.905
Headband
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1870–1930
Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.899
Headband
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Velvet, wood, gold leaf
97.900