Artist
Unknown African
CultureAkan peoples
Titles
- Pocket Watch
Date1875–1970
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions25 × 4 3/4 inches (63.5 × 12.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1424
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
201M Blaffer Gallery
On view
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Department
African Art, Glassell CollectionObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: On back of watch "J.R.N."
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