Ring (Hands holding a heart)

CultureAkan peoples
Titles
  • Ring (Hands holding a heart)
Date1895–1905
PlaceGhana, Africa
MediumGold
Dimensions7/8 × 9/16 inches (2.3 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number97.1523
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, before 1997; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: Inscribed on the interior: "BUAMESE".

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Ring with heart, shell, and turtle
1895–1905
Gold
97.1167
Ring with heart shaped design
1895–1905
Gold
97.1173
Ring
1895–1905
Gold
97.1152
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1150
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1169
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1162
Ring with two human faces
1925–1935
Gold
97.1196
Ring
1895–1905
Gold
97.1157
Ring
1845–1855
Gold
97.1219
Ring
1900–1915
Gold
97.1103
Scan from photography for Glassell catalog
1895–1905
Gold
97.1211