Unknown African
Ring (Two hands with monogram)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring (Two hands with monogram)
Date1895–1905
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions1 × 1/2 inches (2.5 × 1.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1169
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: On front "J.K.E", on back "1899 6 NOV".

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Ring (Hands holding a heart)
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
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Ring with heart shaped design
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
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Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1930–1940
Gold
97.1227
Ring
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1225
Ring with heart, shell, and turtle
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1167
Ring
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1235
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1189
Ring surmounted by an alligator and two crabs
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1198
Ring with two human faces
Unknown African
1925–1935
Gold
97.1196
Ring surmounted by two birds
Unknown African
1850–1900
Gold
97.1209
Ring with Two Snakes
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1175
Ring (Mudfish and Two Portraits)
Unknown African
1895–1905
Gold
97.1521