Unknown African
Umbrella Top

Umbrella Top

Public Domain

Artist
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Umbrella Top
Date1875–1970
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumWood, paint
Dimensions11 1/4 × 6 3/4 × 5 inches

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1414
Not on view

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Department
African Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Label on bottom of stand " SOTHERBY'S / NEWYORK / 82."

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