Figure of lion

Figure of lion

Public Domain

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Figure of lion
Date1960–1980
PlaceCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions3 1/4 × 3 inches (8.3 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.824
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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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Pectoral
1895–1905
Gold
97.1324
Pendant
Pendant
1900–1915
Gold
97.1035
front of object
Antelope surmounted by a Lion
1900–1970
Wood
97.742
Figure of standing bull
Figure of standing bull
1930–1950
Gold
97.822
Sword Ornament(?) of a Lion
Sword Ornament(?) of a Lion
1900–1950
Wood and gold leaf
97.1394
Ornament (Lion)
Ornament (Lion)
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.1488
Umbrella Top (Form of a standing lion)
Umbrella Top (Form of a standing lion)
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf
97.1290
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Figure of an elephant
1850–1860
Gold
97.803
Pendant
Pendant
1930–1940
Gold
97.1538
Figure of leopard with antelope in mouth
Figure of leopard with antelope in mouth
1900–1910
Gold
97.804
Elephant Figure
Elephant Figure
1870–1930
Gold
97.792
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Bull Statuette
1900–1930
Cast gold
97.816