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CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring
Date1800–1899
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions15/16 × 7/16 inches (2.4 × 1.2 cms)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1123
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: "BLANK ON.KUAW."

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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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1895–1905
Gold
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1850–1900
Gold
97.1202
Pair of Rings
Unknown African
1920–1930
Gold
97.1137.1,.2
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1228
Pendant
Unknown Indonesian
c. 19th century
Hammered gold
2006.542
King's Crown
Unknown Indonesian
c. 1890
Gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and copper
2004.2255
Queen's Crown
Unknown Indonesian
c. 1890
Repousse gold, rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and gold leaf
2004.2256
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1925–1935
Gold
97.1142
Necklace
Unknown Indonesian
c. 1890
Gold alloy, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds
2004.2263
Pair of Arm Ornaments
Unknown Indonesian
c.1890
Gold alloy, rubies, sapphires, and diamonds
2004.2266.1,.2
Pair of Arm Ornaments
Unknown Indonesian
c. 1890
Gold alloy, rubies, and diamonds
2004.2264.1,.2
Ring
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1110
Unknown African