Crown

CultureNias peoples
Titles
  • Crown
DateMid to late 19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, rattan
Dimensions16 1/2 × 7 1/2 × 6 in. (41.9 × 19.1 × 15.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2381
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
206M Arnold Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceProbably [Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, California]; Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008) Collection, Houston, by 1992; given to MFAH, 2004.

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