Bell

Bell

Public Domain

CultureAsante peoples
Titles
  • Bell
Date1900–1910
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold plated copper
Dimensions6 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 3 1/8 inches (16.2 × 7.9 × 7.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.748
Not on view

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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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Bell
Bell
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.746
Bell
Bell
1870–1930
Gold
97.747
Bell
Bell
1900–1910
Gold
97.745
Female Figure
Female Figure
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.799
Plaque
Plaque
850–1500 AD
Silver plated copper
2004.2552
Female figure from a drum ensemble
Female figure from a drum ensemble
1900–1940
Wood, gold leaf, and paint
97.805
Ring (surmounted by form of bell)
Ring (surmounted by form of bell)
1845–1955
Gold
97.1247
Figure of a head
Figure of a head
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.802
Male Figure
Male Figure
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.800
Pelican Bell Pendant
Pelican Bell Pendant
300–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1250
front of object
Pair of Funnel Shaped Ornaments
1–800 AD
Gold
2010.353.1,.2
Necklace
Necklace
1875–1890
Gold, coral, and plastic
97.999