Unknown African
Elephant Figure

Elephant Figure

Public Domain

Artist
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Elephant Figure
Date1870–1930
PlaceNigeria, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions5 1/4 × 3 1/4 inches (13.3 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.792
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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Linguist Staff Finial Representing an Elephant
1900–1915
Wood and gold leaf
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Linguist Staff Finial Representing an Elephant and an Antelope
1895–1905
Wood and gold leaf
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Sword handle with elephant and duiker
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Sword handle with elephant and duiker
1850–1950
Wood, gold leaf
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Finial
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Finial
1955–1965
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Figure of leopard with antelope in mouth
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1960–1980
Gold
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1920–1940
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Figure of standing bull
1930–1950
Gold
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Female figure from a drum ensemble
1900–1940
Wood, gold leaf, and paint
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