Unknown African
Ring surmounted by a flower and five birds

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Ring surmounted by a flower and five birds
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Artist
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring surmounted by a flower and five birds
Date1895–1905
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions1 1/4 × 7/8 inches (3.2 × 2.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1188
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
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
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