Unknown African
Pair of Sandals

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Pair of Sandals
Date1900–1980
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumLeather, wood, gold leaf
Dimensions11 3/16 × 5 1/8 inches

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1352.A,.B
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Tag was on sandal with "King Kumassi Shoes/ 18kt BLACK Shoes"

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