Knife

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Knife
Date1925–1935
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumIron, gold leaf, wood
Dimensions10 1/4 × 3 inches (26 × 7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1266
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.

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Knife
1895–1905
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1265
Knife
1895–1905
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1262
Knife
1925–1935
Iron, wood, gold leaf
97.1259
Knife
1945–1955
Iron, wood, and gold leaf
97.1263
Knife
1945–1955
Iron, wood, and gold leaf
97.1261
Knife and Sheath
1900–1950
Iron, wood, gold leaf, leather, and shell
97.1260.A,.B
Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
Leather, gourd, iron, wood, gold leaf, cast gold, and repoussé sheet gold
97.743
Bandolier's Belt
1900–1970
Leather, wood, iron, wood, gold leaf, gold
97.749
Executioner's Knife with Sheath
1800–1900
Gold, iron, leather
2005.468.A,.B
Helmet
1850–1900
Wood and gold leaf
97.909
Prestige Knife
early 20th century
Iron and wood
2023.95
Sword bearer's helmet
1900–1925
Antelope skin, wood, and gold leaf
97.893