Unknown African
Bracelet

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Bracelet
Date1930–1945
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumWood, gold leaf
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (6.4 × 11.4 cm)
Other (.B pin): 2 1/2 × 1/4in. (6.4 × 0.6cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.939.A,.B
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
Exposé

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

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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1900–1925
Wood and gold leaf
97.929
Bracelet
Unknown African
1895–1905
Wood and gold leaf
97.1473
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1915–1925
Wood, gold leaf
97.938
Bracelet
Unknown African
1850–1865
Wood and gold leaf
97.950
Ornament (Lion)
Unknown African
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.1488
Ornament (Frog)
Unknown African
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf
97.1491
Comb
Unknown African
1925–1935
Wood and gold leaf
97.1264
Pendant
Unknown African
1845–1855
Wood, gold leaf, chain, cloth
97.1087
Unknown African
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.779
Comb
Unknown African
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.782
Comb
Unknown African
1900–1915
Wood and gold leaf
97.783
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1900–1950
Leather, wood, gold leaf, cloth, rayon thread and cord
97.912