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Figure of lion

Figure of lion

Public Domain

Artist
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Figure of lion
Date1960–1980
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions3 1/4 × 3 inches (8.3 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.824
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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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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front of object
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