Hair Clip

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Hair Clip
Date1850–1860
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions3 1/4 × 3/4 × 3/8 inches (8.3 × 1.9 × 0.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.887
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: A.H.N.A

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