Figure of a Beetle

CultureBaule peoples
Titles
  • Figure of a Beetle
Date1950–1960
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions4 1/2 × 3 1/2 inches (11.4 × 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.801
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Ring with beetle
1800–1899
Gold
97.1172
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1900–1915
Gold
97.1038
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1800–1899
Gold
97.1126
Pendant
1900–1915
Gold
97.1042
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
no date
Gold
97.1097
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1850–1860
Gold
97.803
Figure of lion
1960–1980
Gold
97.824
Elephant Figure
1870–1930
Gold
97.792
front of object
1–700 AD
Gold
2010.1038
Necklace
1900–1915
Cast Gold
97.992