Ornament (Frog)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ornament (Frog)
Date1895–1905
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumWood, gold leaf
Dimensions5 × 2 1/2 inches (12.7 × 6.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1491
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited: Unveiling ceremony of a mural by John Biggers in the lobby of the Jesse H. Jones School of Business Building, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, on September 22, 1999 (LN:99.15).

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Ornament (Lion)
1900–1930
Wood, gold leaf
97.1488
Headdress
19th century
Wood, gold leaf, cloth and mirrors
2004.2341
Pendant
1845–1855
Wood, gold leaf, chain, cloth
97.1087
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1930–1945
Wood, gold leaf
97.939.A,.B
Comb
1925–1935
Wood and gold leaf
97.1264
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1900–1925
Wood and gold leaf
97.929
Linguist Staff Finial Representing a Perched Bird
1850–1900
Wood and gold leaf
97.1490
Bandolier with ornaments
1900–1950
Leather, gourd, iron, wood, gold leaf, cast gold, and repoussé sheet gold
97.743
Bracelet
1895–1905
Wood and gold leaf
97.1473
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1900–1950
Leather, gold leaf, cloth, and rayon thread
97.913
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.779
Comb
1900–1970
Wood and gold leaf
97.782