Hair Ornaments

CultureWolof peoples
Titles
  • Hair Ornaments
Date1930–1950
PlaceSenegal, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions.A: 2 1/2 × 1 7/8 inches (6.4 × 4.8 cm)
.B: 2 1/16 × 1 3/4 inches (5.2 × 4.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.879.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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