Unknown African
Ornament of porcupine

Ornament of porcupine

Public Domain

Artist
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ornament of porcupine
Date1950–1970
PlaceTogo, Africa
MediumGold washed copper
Dimensions2 1/8 × 1 1/8 inches (5.4 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.819
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 (porcupine)
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Gold
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Wood and gold leaf
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Ring (Porcupine)
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Ring (Porcupine)
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Gold
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Ring
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Ring
1845–1855
Gold
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Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
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Fly Whisk
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Wood, gold leaf, and animal hair
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Fly Whisk
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Fly Whisk
1945–1955
Wood, gold leaf, animal hair
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Ornament (Mask)
1895–1905
Gold
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Ornament in the Form of a Face
1870–1930
Gold
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Ornament with Four Heads
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Gold
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Sword Ornament in the Form of a Kola Pod
1800–1900
Cast gold
2002.330
Ornament
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Ornament
1870–1930
Gold
97.794