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African Art
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The Glassell Collection of African Gold
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Akan, Ram´s Head Pendant, 19th-20th century
The MFAH, gift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Comprising more than 800 pieces, the Glassell Collection of African Gold contains exquisite works primarily from the royal courts of the Akan peoples of Ghana and Côte d´Ivoire.
In sub-Saharan West Africa, where gold is found in both rivers and fields, the art of the goldsmith has flourished for centuries at the courts of royal chiefs. Still used today, beautifully crafted gold objects are an essential part of African court ceremonies, demonstrating power and prestige, and promoting political unity. The MFAH is fortunate to have received the extensive collection of African gold formed by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. Assembled over many years, the Glassell Collection is considered the finest of its kind anywhere in the world and is the largest and most comprehensive collection of African gold in an American museum.
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