Ornament (Lion)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ornament (Lion)
Date1900–1930
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumWood, gold leaf
Dimensions1 5/8 × 2 3/4 × 2 5/8 inches (4.1 × 7 × 6.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1488
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: Unveiling ceremony of a mural by John Biggers in the lobby of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, on September 22, 1999 (LN:99.15).

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Wood, gold leaf
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1845–1855
Wood, gold leaf, chain, cloth
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Umbrella Top (Form of a standing lion)
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf
97.1290
Sword Ornament(?) of a Lion
1900–1950
Wood and gold leaf
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1930–1945
Wood, gold leaf
97.939.A,.B
Comb
1925–1935
Wood and gold leaf
97.1264
Sword
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf, iron
97.1364
Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
Leather, gourd, iron, wood, gold leaf, cast gold, and repoussé sheet gold
97.743
Bracelet
1895–1905
Wood and gold leaf
97.1473
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.779
Comb
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.782
Comb
1900–1915
Wood and gold leaf
97.783