Unknown African
Bracelet

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Bracelet
Date1850–1865
PlaceGhana/ivory Coast, Africa
MediumCast gold, sheet gold, gold wire
Dimensions2 1/2 × 3 1/4 inches (6.4 × 8.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.935
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
On view

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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.

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Unknown African
1930–1940
Cast gold, sheet gold, gold wire
97.946
Necklace
Unknown African
1900–1915
Leather, repoussé sheet gold, wire, cast gold beads
97.1015
Necklace with Multiple Beads
Unknown African
1850–1965
Cast gold and repousse sheet gold
97.998.1,.2
Bead
Unknown African
1850–1900
Sheet gold, gold wire
97.916
Bracelet with two keys
Unknown African
1950–1965
Cast gold
97.932.A-.D
Bracelet
Unknown African
1900–1915
Cast gold
97.961
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1850–1950
Cast gold and string
97.925
Bracelet
Unknown African
1850–1900
Cast gold and string
97.951
Bracelet
Unknown African
1850–1950
Cast gold and string
97.927
Jewelry Set with Necklace, Bracelet, and Pair of Earrings
Unknown African
1900–1915
Cast Gold
97.989.1-.3
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1945–1955
Cast gold
97.926
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1800–1900
Cast gold, string
97.945