Necklace (Spider in Web)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Necklace (Spider in Web)
Date1925–1935
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions18 × 4 3/4 inches (45.7 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1325
Not on view

Explore Further

ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition History"The Power of Gold: Asante Royal Regalia from Ghana," Dallas Museum of Art, April 15–August 22, 2018.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Necklace
1895–1905
Gold
97.1328
Linguist Staff Finial of Ananse the Spider
1895–1905
Wood and gold leaf
97.1269
Necklace
Early 20th century
Gold and glass beads
2004.2309
Soul washer's badge
1800–1899
Wood and gold leaf
97.1004
Pectoral
18th–19th century
Gold
2006.540
Necklace with Earrings
1895–1905
Gold
97.1252.1,.2
Ensamble de percusiones arácnidas
Ariel Guzik
2000
Metal, wood, robotic components, bells, tambourine, drum, and maracas
2004.63.A-.H
Pair of Ear Ornaments with Spider
100–800 AD
Hammered, cut, and filigreed gold
2001.1361.1,.2
Gold chain
1900–1990
Gold
97.1541.3
Necklace
19th century
Gold and colored beads
2004.2306
Necklace
1895–1905
Gold
97.1318
Chief's Pectoral Disk (Tabilu)
18th–19th century
Gold
2004.2289