Unknown African
Cartridge belt

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Cartridge belt
Date1925–1975
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumVelvet, wood, and gold leaf
Dimensions19 × 3 3/4 inches (flat)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.751
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition History"African Gold From The Glassell Collection, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston"
High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, 13 March 2004 - 19 September 2004
Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art, Spring, Texas, 26 July - 2 November 2008
Beeville Art Museum, Beeville, Texas, 17 September 2011 - 7 January 2012

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