Unknown African
Figure of a Beetle

Figure of a Beetle

Public Domain

Artist
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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Department
African Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.

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Ring with beetle
1800–1899
Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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Pendant
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Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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Ring
1800–1899
Gold
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Pendant
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Pendant
1900–1915
Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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Ring
no date
Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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1850–1860
Gold
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Figure of leopard with antelope in mouth
1900–1910
Gold
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Figure of lion
1960–1980
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1870–1930
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Sword Ornament Representing a Mudfish
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Sword Ornament Representing a Mudfish
1800–1900
Gold
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Necklace
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Necklace
1900–1915
Cast Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
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Bracelet
1800–1900
Cast gold, string
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