Ring surmounted by an umbrella, stool, and sword

Ring surmounted by an umbrella, stool, and sword

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Ring surmounted by an umbrella, stool, and sword
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring surmounted by an umbrella, stool, and sword
Date1800–1899
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 3/8 inches (3.8 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1203
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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