Unknown African
Gong Striker with Jackal Head

Gong Striker with Jackal Head

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Gong Striker with Jackal Head
Artist
CultureGuro peoples
Titles
  • Gong Striker with Jackal Head
Date1900–1935
PlaceCote d'Ivoire, Africa
PlaceIvory Coast
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood and nail
Dimensions10 1/4 inches high

Credit LineThe Dr. Gus K. Nicholson Collection
Object number91.1488
Not on view

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Department
African Art
Object Type
ProvenanceDr. Gus K. Nicholson (1942–1989), Houston, by 1989; by inheritance to his heirs, 1989–1991; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition HistoryEXHIBITED at MFAH, Sterling Gallery, November 4, 1998-present PERMANENT COLLECTION INSTALLATION

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