Unknown African
Bell

Bell

Public Domain

Artist
CultureAsante (Asanti) 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
Unknown African
Bell
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.746
Bell
Unknown African
Bell
1870–1930
Gold
97.747
Bell
Unknown African
Bell
1900–1910
Gold
97.745
Female Figure
Unknown African
Female Figure
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.799
Female figure from a drum ensemble
Unknown African
Female figure from a drum ensemble
1900–1940
Wood, gold leaf, and paint
97.805
Ring (surmounted by form of bell)
Unknown African
Ring (surmounted by form of bell)
1845–1955
Gold
97.1247
Figure of a head
Unknown African
Figure of a head
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.802
Male Figure
Unknown African
Male Figure
1900–1910
Gold plated brass
97.800
Plaque
Unknown Central and South American
Plaque
850–1500 AD
Silver plated copper
2004.2552
Necklace
Unknown African
Necklace
1875–1890
Gold, coral, and plastic
97.999
Ornament of porcupine
Unknown African
Ornament of porcupine
1950–1970
Gold washed copper
97.819
Gong and clapper
Unknown African
Gong and clapper
1930–1950
Wood, gold leaf, and fiber string
97.876.A,.B