Unknown African
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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