Box

Box

Public Domain

CultureWolof peoples
Titles
  • Box
Date1900–1970
PlaceSenegal
MediumGold
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.754
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
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.

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Gold
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19th century
Gold
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Jinbako
early 20th century
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Curassow Pendant with Dangles
Curassow Pendant with Dangles
1–800
Cast and hammered gold
2004.2443
Hair Pin
Hair Pin
1920–1950
Gold
97.883
Markandeya Refers Jaimuni to the Four Wise Birds
Markandeya Refers Jaimuni to the Four Wise Birds
c. 1800–1820
Gouache with gold on paper
2013.61
Seated Warrior with Gold Poncho and a Silver "Fez" with a Crest.
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100 BC–700 AD
Gold, silver, spondylus, purple mussel shell, turquoise, wood, resin, cotton cord
2010.978
Shaman Pendant
Shaman Pendant
500–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1028
Figural Ornament
Figural Ornament
600–1000 AD
Gold, shell, and turquoise
2010.1030
Pair of Hourglass-shaped Ear Ornaments
Pair of Hourglass-shaped Ear Ornaments
100 BC–800 AD
Gold
2004.2433.1,.2
Necklace
Necklace
1845–1855
Gold and glass beads
97.1520