At the MFAH, art from the diverse continent of Africa spans ancient to contemporary times and includes the world's most significant collection of gold objects: the Glassell Collection of African Gold.
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Commemorative Head of a King
Copper alloy
16th–17th century
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Linguist Staff and Top Representing an Elephant
Wood and gold leaf
19th-20th century
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Male Figure
Wood
20th century
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Qur’an Manuscript in Maghribi Script
Bound parchment
1318
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Prayer Manual
Ink and colors on paper
Early 20th century
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Soul Washer's Badge
Gold
Early 20th century
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Sword Handle of a Bird and Snake
Wood and gold leaf
Late 19th century
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Sword-Bearer's Helmet
Fur and gold
Late 19th -early 20th century
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Crown
Gold
Early 20th century
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Linguist Staff Top Representing a Man Holding a Book
Wood and gold leaf
1930
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Sword with Ornament in the Form of a Palm Fruit
Iron, wood, gold leaf, and cast gold
c. 1930–50 (sword) and 19th century (ornament)
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Reliquary Head
Wood and feathers
Before 1930
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Spirit Statue
Wood
Early 20th century
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Basin
Brass
1300–1350
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MALICK SIDIBÉ
Christmas Eve
Gelatin silver print
1963, printed 1999
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Dancing Man and Woman
Polychromed wood
1999
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WILLIAM KENTRIDGE
Zeno Writing
16mm film, transferred to Beta and DVD
2002
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