Ornament of porcupine

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ornament of porcupine
Date1950–1970
PlaceTogo, Africa
MediumGold washed copper
Dimensions2 1/8 × 1 1/8 inches (5.4 × 2.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.819
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Ring (porcupine)
1930–1940
Gold
97.1537
Umbrella finial of a porcupine
1900–1950
Wood and gold leaf
97.1417
Ring (Porcupine)
1895–1905
Gold
97.1525
Ring
1845–1855
Gold
97.1096
Handbag
Vivian Tullos
1998
Gold plate, translucent enamel, Austrian crystal stones, large faceted rhinestones, sand-washed silk, gold braid, cloissone zipper purse, and plastic
2000.511.A-.C
Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
Leather, gourd, iron, wood, gold leaf, cast gold, and repoussé sheet gold
97.743
Fly Whisk
no date
Wood, gold leaf, and animal hair
97.859
Fly Whisk
1945–1955
Wood, gold leaf, animal hair
97.856
Evening Jacket
Adrian
1935–1939
Burlap and washed gold
98.498
William de Lillo
1972
Gold-washed metal and faux emeralds
96.1787
Hair Ornament
1930–1950
Gold
97.878.A-.C
Ornament
1870–1880
Gold
97.1079