Ornament (Form of an alligator)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ornament (Form of an alligator)
Date1800–1899
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions4 × 1 3/4 inches (10.2 × 4.4 cms)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1315
Non exposé

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

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