Unknown African
Ring surmounted by a frog

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring surmounted by a frog
Date1945–1955
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensionsheight, overall: 1 1/2 inches

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1201
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
On view

Explore Further

ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: "The Private Eye: Selected Works from Collections of Friends of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston" from June 10, 1989 through August 13, 1989 at the MFAH.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Ring surmounted by frog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1206
Ring surmounted by a frog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1213
Ring surmounted by frog and lizard
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1171
Ring (surmounted by form of bell)
Unknown African
1845–1955
Gold
97.1247
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1930–1940
Gold
97.1244
Ring (surmounted by a mudfish)
Unknown African
1930–1940
Gold
97.1231
Ring surmounted by a bird and 2 cannons
Unknown African
1930–1940
Gold
97.1217
Ornament (Frog)
Unknown African
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf
97.1491
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1189
Ring surmounted by a turtle
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1192
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1187