Unknown African
Box

Box

Public Domain

Artist
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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