Pendant

Pendant

Public Domain

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Pendant
Date1845–1855
PlaceCote D'ivoire, Lagoon Region, Africa
MediumWood, gold leaf, chain, cloth
Dimensions7 7/16 × 7 7/16 × 1 1/2 inches (18.9 × 18.9 × 3.8 cms)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1087
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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Elbow Amulet
1850–1865
Wood, gold leaf, cloth, thread, and chain
97.977
Sandals
Sandals
1895–1905
Leather, wood, gold leaf, cloth
97.1507.A,.B
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Armband
1900–1950
Leather, wood, gold leaf, cloth, rayon thread and cord
97.912
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Armband
1900–1950
Leather, gold leaf, cloth, and rayon thread
97.913
Armband
Armband
1900–1950
Leather, wood, gold leaf, cloth, and rayon
97.914
Comb
Comb
1900–1915
Wood and gold leaf
97.783
Fly Whisk
Fly Whisk
1895–1905
Wood, gold leaf, hair, cloth
97.1504
Headdress
Headdress
19th century
Wood, gold leaf, cloth and mirrors
2004.2341
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Armband
1900–1950
Leather, gold leaf, cloth, and rayon thread
97.911
Armband
Armband
1900–1950
Wood, gold leaf, cloth, and colored threads
97.915
Belt
Belt
1900–1970
Wood, gold leaf, cloth
97.752
Fly Whisk
Fly Whisk
1925–1935
Horsehair, wood, gold leaf, red cloth, and string
97.854