List of Works

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Two Figures,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 11/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. (4.3 x 3.5 x 1 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
51.184

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Sawfish,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 1/4 x 1 11/16 x 13/16 in. (5.7 x 4.3 x 2 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
51.185

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Human Head,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 5/16 x 1 1/16 x 13/16 in. (3.4 x 2.7 x 2 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
51.186

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bird in a Magic Knot: Clock Bird Gold Weight (Sankasfa),
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 1/8 x 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (2.8 x 1.2 x 3.5 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
51.235

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Rooster,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 9/16 x 1/2 x 1 in. (3.9 x 1.3 x 2.5 cm)
Norman and Amelia Davis Collection
57.165

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Antelope with Back-Swept Horns,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/16 x 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (5.6 x 1.4 x 2.9 cm)
Norman and Amelia Davis Collection
57.166

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Woman Carrying Child,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 3/4 x 1 x 1 in. (4.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
Norman and Amelia Davis Collection
57.167

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: 2 Figures with Drum,
Cast bronze (cire perdue)
2 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in. (5.7 x 4.9 x 2.3 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
59.103

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Sunfish,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 5/16 x 2 7/16 x 1/16 in. (5.8 x 6.2 x 0.2 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson
67.148

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Fly Whisk,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 1/2 in. (9.8 x 3.6 x 1.2 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson
67.149

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Mallet,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 x 1 x 9/16 in. (5.1 x 2.6 x 1.5 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson
67.151

   
 

Baule
Gold weight: antelope with two birds,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 15/16 x 2 x 3 in. (7.4 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.62

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold weight,
Cast bronze (cire perdue)
3 x 1 13/16 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 4.6 x 3.8 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.72

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Turtle,
Cast bronze (cire perdue)
1 3/4 x 1 x 13/16 in. (4.5 x 2.6 x 2 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.132

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Sawfish,
Cast bronze (cire perdue)
1 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (4.8 x 2.8 x 0.9 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.156

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Gold Weight: Equestrian Figure,
Bronze, cire perdue cast
1 11/16 x 2 7/16 x 11/16 in. (4.3 x 6.2 x 1.7 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.177

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.1

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.2

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.3

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.4

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.5

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Rectangular gold weight,


Gift of Mrs. Kris Ketcham McClusky
76.308.6

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/16 x 5/8 x 11/16 in. (0.2 x 1.6 x 1.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.344

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.345

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/4 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. (0.7 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.347

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 9/16 in. (0.9 x 3.3 x 4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.348

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/4 x 7/16 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.1 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.349

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/4 x 7/16 in. (0.6 x 1.1 cm) L.: 7/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.350

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
13/16 x 15/16 x 7/8 in. (2 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.351

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) Diam.: 7/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.352

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/4 x 9/16 x 1/2 in. (0.6 x 1.5 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.353

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/16 x 9/16 in. (0.4 x 1.5 cm) L.: 9/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.355

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: bird and snake,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 x 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (2.5 x 1.9 x 3.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.356

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: leopard attacking goat,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 x 1 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (2.6 x 3.1 x 14 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.357

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: Four Figures in a Boat,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.5 x 4.1 x 8.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.358

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: Bird and Snake,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 1/16 x 2 x 1 1/8 in. (2.7 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.359

   
 

Akan
Gold Weight: Two Birds,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 5/8 x 3/4 x 1 9/16 in. (4.2 x 1.9 x 4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.363

   
 

Akan
Gold Weight: Crocodile,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/8 x 1 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (1 x 3.4 x 11.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.364

   
 

Akan
Gold Weight: Leopard attacking a porcupine,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 5/16 in. (2.9 x 4.4 x 5.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.365

   
 

Akan
Gold Weight: Frog,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
5/8 x 1 1/2 x 2 3/16 in. (1.6 x 3.8 x 5.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.366

   
 

Akan
Gold Weight: Two birds,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 x 2 1/4 x 11/16 in. (5.1 x 5.7 x 1.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.367

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: man and bird,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 9/16 x 3/8 x 1 3/16 in. (4 x 1 x 3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.369

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: shield,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 11/16 x 1 13/16 x 5/8 in. (6.8 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.370

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: man and monkey,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 3/4 in. (5 x 5.9 x 1.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.371

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: fish,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/4 x 2 x 3/8 in. (7 x 5.1 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.372

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: mast,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.7 x 4.8 x 2.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.373

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: leopard,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 1/8 x 15/16 x 3 1/4 in. (5.4 x 2.4 x 8.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.374

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: chameleon,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 x 11/16 x 2 1/4 in. (2.6 x 1.8 x 5.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.375

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: leopard attacking man,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 5/8 x 13/16 x 1 7/8 in. (4.2 x 2 x 4.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.376

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: head,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
7/8 x 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in. (2.2 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.377

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: horse and rider,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3 1/8 x 13/16 in. (8 x 2.1 cm) L.: 2 3/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.378

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: crossed swords,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 5/8 in. (9.8 x 8.6 x 1.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.379

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: three birds,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
13/16 x 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (2.1 x 1.9 x 5.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.380

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: pod,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm) Diam.: 3/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.381

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: mother and child,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (6.4 x 2.8 x 3.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.382

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: chair,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 7/8 x 11/16 x 3/4 in. (4.8 x 1.8 x 1.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.383

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: horn,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm) Diam.: 11/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.384

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: belt,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
7/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 13/16 in. (2.2 x 5.3 x 4.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.385

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: dagger and sheath,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 9/16 x 3/8 x 9/16 in. (3.9 x 1 x 1.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.386

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: leopard and birds,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 7/16 x 2 1/8 x 1 11/16 in. (3.6 x 5.4 x 4.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.388

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: sword,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
5 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. (13.3 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.389

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: fish,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in. (0.5 x 5 x 4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.391

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: mother and children,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/8 x 1 x 13/16 in. (6 x 2.6 x 2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.392

   
 

Akan
Gold weight: bird and snake,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/16 x 7/8 x 1 11/16 in. (5.5 x 2.3 x 4.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.393

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Disc-shaped bead, 20th century
Gold
3/16 in. (0.5 cm) Diam.: 1 3/4 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.410

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
2 1/16 x 5/8 in. (5.3 x 1.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.412

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
1/8 in. (0.3 cm) Diam.: 1 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.413

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Ceramic, gold foil
2 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (5.5 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.415

   
 

Yoruba
Verandah post (Opo),
Wood
22 1/4 x 4 x 5 3/4 in. (56.5 x 10.2 x 14.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.624

   
 

Yoruba
Verandah post (Opo),
Wood
43 5/16 in. (110 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.625

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: sandals,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
5/16 x 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (0.8 x 2.2 x 2.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1185

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
7/8 in. (2.2 cm) L.: 1 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1190

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/4 x 3/16 in. (1.9 x 0.5 cm) L.: 13/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1206

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Brass
7/8 x 3/16 in. (2.2 x 0.4 cm) L.: 15/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1234

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Brass
13/16 x 3/16 in. (2 x 0.4 cm) L.: 15/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1235

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Brass
1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.2 x 3.1 cm) L.: 1 5/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1236

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Brass
11/16 x 1/8 in. (1.8 x 0.3 cm) L.: 13/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1237

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Brass
7/8 in. (2.3 cm) L.: 15/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1238

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
5/8 in. (1.6 cm) L.: 1 1/2 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1241

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight: geometric,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
3/8 x 3/16 in. (1 x 0.5 cm) L.: 1 11/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1252

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bracelet,
Leather, fiber, gold leaf
10 7/16 x 1 5/16 in. (26.5 x 28.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1651

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm) L.: 7.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1689

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm) L.: 5.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1690

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
13/16 x 3/8 in. (2.1 x 1 cm) L.: 6.1 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1691

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
9/16 x 1/16 in. (1.4 x 0.2 cm) L.: 5.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1692

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 1/4 x 5/16 in. (3.2 x 0.8 cm) L.: 6.9 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1693

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
11/16 x 5/8 in. (1.8 x 1.6 cm) L.: 4.6 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1694

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) L.: 4.7 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1695

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
L.: 4.1 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1696

   
 

Ghanaian
Gold weight,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1/4 in. (0.7 cm) L.: 5.4 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1697

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
2 3/8 x 9/16 in. (6 x 1.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1743

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
1/16 x 13 /16 in. (0.2 x 2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1744

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
1 9/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (4 x 2.3 x 0.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1745

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
1/8 x 1 5/16 in. (0.3 x 3.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1746

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Ceramic, gold
3/16 x 1 1/8 in. (0.5 x 2.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1747

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Ceramic, gold
5/16 x 13/16 in. (0.8 x 2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1748

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bead,
Gold
11/16 x 1/8 in. (1.8 x 0.3 cm) L.: 1.8 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1749

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
3/16 x 7/8 in. (0.4 x 2.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1750

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
3/16 x 1 1/4 in. (0.4 x 3.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1751

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1 1/8 x 3/16 in. (2.8 x 0.5 cm) L.: 3.4 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1752

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
7/8 x 1in. (2.3 x 2.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1753

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/2 x 13/16 in. (1.3 x 2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1754

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
11/16 x 15/16 x 3/8 in. (1.7 x 2.4 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1755

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1 in. (1.5 x 2.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1756

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1 x 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1757

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/8 x 3/8 in. (0.3 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1758

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
5/8 x 3/8 in. (1.6 x 1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1759

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/4 x 1 15/16 in. (0.7 x 4.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1760

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1/2 in. (1.5 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1761

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
15/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in. (2.4 x 1.7 x 0.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1762

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
7/16 x 3/16 in. (1.1 x 0.4 cm) L.: 1.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1763

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
7/16 x 1/4 in. (1.1 x 0.7 cm) L.: 1.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1764

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.3 x 0.6 cm) L.: 2.4 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1765

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
5/16 x 7/8 in. (2.2 x 0.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1766

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold
2 3/8 x 13/16 x 1/4 in. (6 x 2 x 0.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1767

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold
1 x 7/16 x 1/4 in. (2.5 x 1.1 x 0.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1768

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold
1 x 5/16 x 3/16in. (2.5 x 0.8 x 0.5cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1769

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold
7/8 x 1/2 x 5/16 in. (2.3 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1770

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold

Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1771

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead, 20th century
Gold
1 x 3/4 x 1/8in. (2.5 x 1.9 x 0.3cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1772

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
Diameter: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1773

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in. (1.5 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1774

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1/4 in. (1.5 x 0.7 cm) L.: 1.9 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1775

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
11/16 x 3/8 in. (1.8 x 1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1776

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1 1/4 x 9/16 in. (3.2 x 1.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1777

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
11/16 x 9/16 in. (1.8 x 1.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1778

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (3.25 x 1.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1779

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1 in. (1.5 x 2.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1780

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in. (1.4 x 1.4 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1781

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
9/16 x 1/8 in. (1.4 x 0.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1782

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
3/16 x 9/16 in. (0.5 x 1.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1783

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
11/16 x 3/16 in. (1.8 x 0.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1784

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
7/8 x 3/8 in. (2.2 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1785

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/4 x 1/4 in. (0.7 x 0.6 cm) L.: 1.6 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1786

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
13/16 x 5/16 in. (2 x 0.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1787

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
13/16 x 5/16 in. (2 x 0.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1788

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
5/8 x 3/16 in. (1.6 x 0.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1789

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.3 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1790

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/2 x 3/8 in. (1.2 x 0.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1791

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
7/8 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 2.7 x 0.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1792

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/4 x 5/16 in. (0.6 x 0.8 cm) L.: 2.1 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1793

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in. (2 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1794

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (1.3 x 4.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1795

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Man's Costume Set of Agbada (Robe), Dandogo (Smock) and Sokoto al ehunula (wide-waisted trousers), ca. 1950s
Cotton cloth (strip weave) with embroidery (silk) and indigo dye
.a L.: 47 1/2 in. .a W.: 94 in. .b L.: 35 1/2 in. .b W.: 42 in. .c L.: 32 1/4 in. .c W.: 32 in.
Purchased with funds from Marshall and Helen Hatch
90.43

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Male Child's Set of Dansiki (Smock), Sokoto an ehenula (wide-waisted trousers) and Fila (Hat), ca. 1990
Cloth (stripweave) with embroidery (metallic thread and machine)
.a L.: 18 3/4 in. .a W.: 15 1/8 in. .b L.: 16 5/8 in. .b W.: 11 3/4 in. .c H.: 5 1/4 in. .c D.: 6 1/4 in.
Purchased with funds from Marshall and Helen Hatch
90.45

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Calabash (Empukuri),
Gourd, leather, beads
13 x 4 in. (33 x 10.2cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.8

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Fly whisk (Orkwatiti),
Giraff hair, sisal twine, beads, wood
25 x 3 in. (63.5 x 7.6 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.9

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Authority staff (Orinka Orok),
Wood, ebony
22 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (56.8 x 4.4 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.10

   
 

Maasai Ngoto Saitoti ene Moipei Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Ear flap (Inchonito oo nkiyiaa),
Cowhide, glass beads, sisal twine
Length: 7in. (17.8 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.9.3

   
 

Maasai Macy ene Kundu/Ntawuasa Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Anklet (Inkalulungani),
Metal, wire, and telephone conductor parts
1 x 5in. (2.5 x 12.7cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.20.1

   
 

Macy ene Kundu/Ntawuasa Maasai Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Anklet (Inkalulungani),
Metal, wire, and telephone conductor parts
1 x 5in. (2.5 x 12.7cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.20.2

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's patterned choker (Engotoo oo-muatat -or- Esambai),
Leather, beads
1 1/4 x 5in. (3.2 x 12.7cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.1

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's cow stomach necklace (Olemoyoo or Erkaranda),
Leather, beads
1/4 x 6in. (0.6 x 15.2cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.2

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's blue and orange choker (Orpaip),
Leather, beads, plastic, telephone wire
3/8 x 6in. (1 x 15.2cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.3

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's leather pattern necklace (Orkeliai),
Leather, beads
1 x 7 in. diam.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.4

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's wrist band,
Leather, beads with ties
1/2 x 2 1/2 in diam.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.9.2

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's ankle band (Inkeenta oo nkejek),
Leather, beads
1/2 x 131/2 in. L
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.10.1

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's ankle band (Inkeenta oo nkejek),
Leather, beads
1/2 x 15 1/4 in. L
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.10.2

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Large calabash (Ipukurto),
Gourd, leather, beads
30 x 5in. (76.2 x 12.7cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.15

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Large calabash (Ipukurto),
Gourd, leather, beads
26 3/4 x 6in. (67.9 x 15.2cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.16

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Carrier (Ildiretta),
Leather, sticks
26 x 46 in. (66 x 116.8cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.17

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Fence (Esoss),
Bamboo, leather
132 1/2 x 40 1/2 x 1/2 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.18

   
 

Dan
Bue Gle,



T2001.168.1

   
 

Dan
Blah Gle,



T2001.168.2

   
 

Kran
Gbinan Gle "Mask That Gets Tall",



T2001.168.3

   
 

Dan
Bird Mask,



T2001.168.4

   
 

Dan
Cee Yeh,



T2001.168.5

   
 

Vai
Yavi,



T2001.168.6

   
 

Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo
Vessel,
ceramic
23 5/8 x 10 1/16 in. (60 x 25.5 cm)

T2001.172.3

   
 

Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo
Vessel,
ceramic


T2001.173.8

   
 

Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo
Vessel,
ceramic


T2001.173.9

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Man Carrying Load on Head,
Copper alloy
2 3/8 x 1 x 3/4 in. (6.1 x 2.6 x 1.9 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
51.183

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Dancewand for Sango,
Wood
19 7/8 x 7 9/16 x 4 5/8 in. (50.5 x 19.2 x 11.7 cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
67.91

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Shield,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. (6 x 4.4 x 1.2 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Ralph W. Nicholson
67.150

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Divination Tapper (Iroke Ifa),
Ivory
15 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 7 5/16 in. (39.3 x 4.5 x 18.5 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.26

   
 

Kongo Congolese
Seated Man,
Wood
5 x 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (12.7 x 6.4 x 7 cm)
Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection
68.54

   
 

Bamana Kala region Segou Master style Malian
Female Farming Animal headdress (Ci Wara),
Wood, brass, wool
34 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. (87.6 x 10 x 25.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.23

   
 

Bamana Kenedougou region Malian
Male Farming Animal headdress (Ci Wara),
Wood
57 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. (144.8 x 7 x 0.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.24

   
 

Bamana Malian
Twin Statuette (Flanitokele), 19th-20th century
Wood and metal
19 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (48.3 x 9.5 x 6.4 cm) Overall h.: 19 3/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.27

   
 

Bamana Malian
Hunter's Shirt (donso duloki),
Cloth (strip weave), leather, teeth, claws, aluminum, and yarn
31 1/2 x 51 1/2 in. (80 x 130.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.41

   
 

Dogon Senufo Malian
Horse and Rider,
Wood
14 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 12 1/4 in. (36.5 x 9.8 x 31.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.46

   
 

Bamana Malian
Hunter's Vest,
Cotton with horn, leather, mud, cord, and resin
29 5/16 x 3 1/2 in. (74.4 x 8.9 cm) L.: 58 11/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.70

   
 

Mende
Sowei mask, 19th-20th century
Incised wood, metal, and ceramic
14 3/4 x 8 1/8 x 9 13/16 in. (37.4 x 20.7 x 25 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.185

   
 

Dan Ivorian Liberian Guinean
Bird Mask (Man na Gle),
Wood, metal
13 3/8 x 5 1/4 x 7 in. (33.9 x 13.3 x 17.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.196

   
 

Liberian Dan
Mask (Ga Wree Wree), 1850 - 1980
Wood, teeth, metal, cowrie shells, bells, beads, fiber, netting, and cloth
19 11/16 x 12 1/2 x 11 in. 50 x 31.8 x 28 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.197.1

   
 

Dan
Feast-making Spoon (Wunkirmian),
Wood
24 3/16 x 6 7/16 x 2 13/16 in. (61.4 x 16.3 x 7.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.204

   
 

Ivorian Kulango
Male Figure, 20th century
Wood, leather, beads, white chalk
38 x 5 1/2 x 5 in. (96.52 x 13.97 x 12.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.225.1

   
 

Ivorian Kulango
Female Figure, 20th century
Wood, leather, beads, white chalk
32 1/4 x 5 x 4 in. (81.92 x 12.7 x 10.16 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.225.2

   
 

Baule Ivorian
Seated male figure,
Wood
30 1/2 x 8 x 8 1/4 in. (77.5 x 20.3 x 21 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.233

   
 

Akye
Staff, late 19th-early 20th century
Wood and metal
36 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. (93.9 x 8.5 x 9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.235

   
 

Guro, Cote d'Ivoire
Standing female figure,
Wood and metal
16 9/16 x 5 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (42 x 13.4 x 10.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.257

   
 

Ivorian Senufo Malian
Mask (Kwonro),
Wood
50 x 24 3/8 x 19 in. (127 x 61.9 x 48.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.260

   
 

Dogon Malian Senufo
Equestrian Figure,
Wood
11 1/4 x 3 11/16 x 10 11/16 in. (28.5 x 9.3 x 27.2 cm) Overall h.: 12 3/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.267

   
 

Nana Osei Bonsu
Mother and Child,
Wood, gold, silver leaf
17 11/16 x 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (45 x 14.6 x 16.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.323

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Female Figure (Akuaba),
Wood, beads, polychrome
9 7/8 x 4 7/16 x 1 5/16 in. (25.1 x 11.2 x 3.4 cm) Overall h.: 10 1/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.329

   
 

Ghanaian Akan Asante
Stool,
Wood
15 1/4 x 22 3/8 x 12 in. (38.7 x 56.9 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.338

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Bird with Cannons on Wings,
Copper alloy
2 1/2 x 7/8 x 2 1/4 in. (6.4 x 2.3 x 5.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.360

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Men Meeting,
Copper alloy
1 3/8 x 1 1/16 x 13/16 in. (3.5 x 2.7 x 2.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.361

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Birds,
Copper alloy
2 3/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in. (7 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.362

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight: Leopard,
Copper alloy
1 1/4 x 5/16 x 1 5/8 in. (3.2 x 0.8 x 4.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.390

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Scorpion,
Copper alloy
1 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.5 x 6.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.394

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Deer,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 11/16 in. (3.5 x 7.5 x 1.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.396

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Figurative Weight (abrammuo): Sankofa Bird,
Cast brass (cire perdue)
1 3/8 x 11/16 x 1 3/8 in. (3.5 x 1.8 x 3.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.397

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Ring: Wisdom Knot,
Gold
2 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (5.7 x 4.2 x 3.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.399

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Ring: Pod,
Cast gold (cire perdue)
1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.5 x 3.8 cm) Diam.: 1 1/8 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.400

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Ring: Porcupine,
Copper alloy
1 15/16 x 1 15/16 in. (5 x 5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.401

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Ring,
Gold
1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/8in. (2.9 x 2.9 x 4.1cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.406

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Bead,
Gold
1 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/4 in. (5 x 3.9 x 0.6 cm) Diam.: 1 5/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.409

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Soul washer's disc (akrafokonmu),
Gold wash, silver core
1 1/2 x 4 5/8 in. (3.81 x 11.75 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.414

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bracelet (babadua),
Gold wash, silver
2 3/4 x 3/8 in. (7 x 1 cm) Diam.: 3 3/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.425

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Bracelet,
Gold beads
4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (10.5 x 8.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.428

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Ring: Bird with cannons on wings,
Gold wash, silver
1 3/4 x1 3/4 in. (4.5 x 4.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.429

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Kente cloth: (Aberewa Bene "Wise Old Lady"), 20th century
Silk cloth (imported) and cotton cloth (strip weave)
46 5/8 in. (118.4 cm) L.: 78 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.433

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Kente Cloth: (Mmeeda, "something that has not happened before"),
Cloth (strip weave)
59 1/16 in. (150 cm) L.: 92 1/2 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.434

   
 

Fante Ghanaian
Female Figure with Twins,
Terracotta
18 1/4 x 7 3/4 x 9 in. (46.4 x 19.7 x 22.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.442

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
War Shirt (batakari), 20th century
Cotton cloth, leather, string, and deposits
35 1/16 x 42 5/16 in. (89 x 107.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.454.1

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Kente Cloth: (Mmaaban, "unity is strength"),
Cloth (strip weave)
W. 45 3/4 in. (194CM) L. 76 3/8 in. (116.2CM)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.459

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Kente Cloth: (Nkontompo Ntama, "liar's cloth"),
Cotton cloth (strip weave)
99 11/16 in. (253.2 cm) L.: 124 13/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.466

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Sunday cloth (Kwasiada Adinkra), 20th century
Imported cotton cloth with painted and stamped decoration and embroidery (flat, interlock stitch in rayon)
91 5/8 in. (232.74 cm) L.: 132 11/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.472

   
 

Igbo Nigerian
Ugonachomma (The eagle seeks out beauty) Display Figure,
Wood, pigment, mirror
50 x 14 3/16 x 10 in. (127 x 36 x 25.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.525

   
 

Nigerian Montol
Female Figure, 19th - 20th century
Wood
12 5/8 x 5 x 4 1/2 in. (32 x 12.7 x 11.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.541

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Lion Stool, after 1957
Wood, paint
16 9/16 x 20 13/16 x 11 7/8 in. (42.1 x 52.9 x 30.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.545

   
 

Adesina Family Ekiti Nigerian Yoruba
Epa Mask: Equestrian,
Wood and pigment
48 1/16 x 10 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (122 x 26.7 x 29.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.578

   
 

Ekiti Yoruba Nigerian
Epa Mask: Equestrian, 20th century
Wood and pigment
48 13/16 in. (124 cm) Diam.: 17 13/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.579

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Gelede Mask: Male Wearing Glasses,
Wood and pigment
9 1/2 x 7 13/16 x 11 9/16 in. (24.2 x 19.8 x 29.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.583

   
 

Alayie Adesia Etuobe Yoruba Republic of Benin
Gelede mask with bird with snake,
Wood and pigment
14 7/8 x 13 15/16 x 15 3/16 in. (37.8 x 35.4 x 38.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.584

   
 

Nigerian Southwestern Yoruba Igbesa Amosa Akapo Igbe Quarter
Gelede Mask: Male with Skull Cap, early 20th century
Wood, pigment, and leather
7 15/16 x 8 x 12 in. (20.2 x 20.3 x 30.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.585

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian Arobatan
Gelede Mask: Equestrian, 1920-1940
Wood and pigment
25 x 13 x 14 1/2 in. (63.5 x 33 x 36.8 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.587

   
 

Southwestern Yoruba Igbesa Amosa Akapo Igbe Quarter Nigerian
Gelede Mask: Female with Headtie, early 20th century
Wood, pigment, and leather
13 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (35 x 21.9 x 18.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.589

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Gelede Mask: Female Exposing Herself,
Wood and pigment
13 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 12 1/4 in. (35 x 17.5 x 31.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.590

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Mother and child for Sango, 19th century
Wood
16 15/16 x 5 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (43 x 14.3 x 16.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.594

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba
Female figure with bowl for Sango,
Wood, twine, beads
16 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (42.6 x 10.8 x 12.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.595

   
 

Ekiti Efon-Alaye Nigerian Yoruba
Female figure (Olumeye),
Wood, incrustations, pigment
13 5/16 x 4 1/16 x 6 in. (33.8 x 10.3 x 15.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.604

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Figure for Ogun: Equestrian and his Chanter,
Wood, camwood powder, indigo dye, beads, iron, leather
26 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 8 3/4 in. (66.6 x 16.9 x 22.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.606

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Commemorative twin figure (Awon Ere Ibeji),
Wood, pigment, beads, nails
12 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 4 in. (32.4 x 8.9 x 10.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.610.1

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Commemorative twin figure (Awon Ere Ibeji),
Wood, pigment, beads, nails
13 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. (34.9 x 9.5 x 7.6 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.610.2

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Ibeji, Children of Heaven,
Wood, pigment, beads, nails
9 5/8 x 3 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. (24.5 x 8.5 x 9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.611.1

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Commemorative Twin Figure (awon ere ibeji),
Wood, pigment, beads, nails
9 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (24.5 x 8 x 8.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.611.2

   
 

Kom Attributed to Fon Yu Cameroonian
Female royal figure, 19th century
Wood, beads, string, leather, hair, metal, hide, incrustations, and polychrome
69 x 16 in. (175.3 x 40.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.718

   
 

Cameroon Kom
Retainer Figure, 20th century
Wood, natural material
30 7/16 x 11 x 14 7/16 in. (77.3 x 28 x 36.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.719

   
 

Cameroon Kom
Coronation throne,
Wood
39 1/4 x 16 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (99.7 x 41.9 x 44.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.720

   
 

Cameroonian Bamileke
Throne,
Wood
36 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (92.7 x 52.7 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.721

   
 

Cameroon Kom
Leopard prestige chair,
Wood
32 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (82.6 x 52.1 cm) Diam.: 22 3/4 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.722

   
 

Cameroonian Babanki
Stool,
Wood
11 13/16 x 14 3/4 x 12 3/8 in. (30 x 37.5 x 31.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.723

   
 

Mambila
Stool,
Wood
8 11/16 x 18 3/16 in. (22.1 x 46.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.724

   
 

Cameroon
Leopard stool,
Wood
14 3/4 x 11 9/16 in. (37.4 x 29.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.725

   
 

Kom Cameroon
Royal scepter/Fly whisk,
Wood, trade glass beads, copper, leather, and horse hair
6 x 5 7/8 in. (15.24 x 14.92 cm) L.: 44 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.732

   
 

Kom Cameroon
Feather headdress,
Feathers and cotton
26 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (66.7 x 22.2 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.754

   
 

Cameroon
Ndop cloth, 20th century
Cotton, strip weave and tritik with indigo dye
220 x 78 in. (558.8 x 198.12 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.774

   
 

African
Ndop Cloth, 20th century
Cotton, strip weave and tritik with indigo dye
66 1/2 in. (168.9 cm) L.: 123 1/2 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.776

   
 

Cameroon
Ndop cloth,
Cotton cloth (tritik with indigo dye)
64 3/4 in. (164.5 cm) L.: 96 15/16 in.
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.778

   
 

Fang Gabonese
Reliquary guardian figure (Eyema Bieri),
Wood
20 1/8 x 5 5/8 x 6 3/8 in. (51.12 x 14.29 x 16.19 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.783

   
 

Loango Congolese
Tusk with relief carving, ca. 1850
Ivory
6 1/8 x 1 in. (15.6 x 2.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.832

   
 

Kongo Congolese
Seated Officer,
Wood, mirror, glass, chalk, camwood powder, clay
9 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in. (24.2 x 13.1 x 11.5 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.835

   
 

Congolese Kongo
Standing figure (Nkondi),
Wood, iron, fiber, beads, string, glass, feathers, chalk
31 11/16 x 13 3/8 x 8 11/16 in. (80.5 x 34 x 22 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.836

   
 

Congolese Yombe
Mother and child,
Wood, glass, metal
3 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 9.9 x 8.3 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.838

   
 

Kongo Congolese
Standing figure,
Wood, glass, surface deposits
7 3/4 x 2 in. (19.7 x 5.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.839

   
 

Kongo Congolese
Standing figure,
Wood, metal
11 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 5 1/8 in. (30.1 x 9.3 x 13 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.841

   
 

Congolese Luba
Female figure,
Wood, incrustations
12 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 5 1/8 in. (30.9 x 10 x 13 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.871

   
 

Luba Congolese
Figure supporting bowl,
Wood
19 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 10 in. (49.5 x 32.4 x 25.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.875

   
 

Congolese Songye/Luba
Stool,
Wood, metal, pigment, glass
19 15/16 x 11 1/2 x 11 3/8 in. (50.6 x 29.2 x 28.9 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.907

   
 

Angolan Chokwe
Tobacco mortar,
Wood, brass, beads, and string
8 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 in. (21.6 x 6.4 x 5.1 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.913

   
 

Asante Ghanaian
Ring,
Gold
1 3/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3 x 4.1 x 3.8 cm) Diam.: 2.5 cm
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1684

   
 

Ghanaian Asante
Soul Washer's disc (akrafokonmu), 20th century
Gold wash and silver core
Diameter: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1685

   
 

Nigerian Ejagham Cameroon
Basinjom mask and gown,
Cloth, wood, feathers, porcupine quills, mirrors, herbs, raffia, cowrie shells, rattle, eggshell, knife, and genet cat skin
34 1/4 x 17 11/16 x 19 11/16 in. (87 x 45 x 50 cm)
Gift of Katherine White and the Boeing Company
81.17.1977

   
 

Sierra Leonean Mende
Mask (Sowei ), 20th century
Wood, raffia, metal
14 1/2 x 22 in. (36.83 x 55.88 cm) Overall h.: 30 in.
Purchased with funds from the Mary Arrington Small Estate Acquisition Fund
89.68

   
 

Mano Dan
Gagon Mask, 1950s-1960s
Wood, cloth, fur, and metal
11 x 10 in. (27.94 x 25.4 cm) L.: 37 in.
Gift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
91.210

   
 

Kane Quaye
Mercedes Benz coffin, 1991
Wood, paint
25 x 35 x 101 in. (63 x 88.9 x 256.5 cm)
Gift of Dr. Oliver E. and Pamela F. Cobb and Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam in honor of Pam McClusky
93.163

   
 

Yoruba Nigerian
Efe mask, Path Clearer, 20th century
Wood and enamel paint
Diam.: 21 1/2 in.
Gift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
95.130

   
 

Nigerian Yoruba Ogbomoso
Egungun (Power Concealed) costume, 1970s
Machine and handwoven silk, cotton, rayon, wood, and metal: patched and stitched

African Art Acquisition Fund and the General Acquisition Fund
97.33

   
 

Seydou Keita
Bamako, Seated Man with Black Hat #134, 1951-1952,
Gelatin silver photograph
24 x 20 in. (60.96 x 50.8 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
97.34

   
 

Seydou Keita
Bamako, Family with Car #266, 1951-1952,
Gelatin silver photograph
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.96 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
97.35

   
 

Malick Sidibe
Pique-Nique a la Chaussée (Roadside Picnic), 1976, 1976
Gelatin silver photograph
20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 60.96 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
97.36

   
 

Sierra Leonean Mende Sande Society
Sowei mask, 20th century
Wood, raffia, yarn, leather, duct tape, and fabric
Overall h., irregular: 34 in.
Gift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
98.56

   
 

Mende Sierra Leonean
Mask (Sowei), 20th century
Wood, raffia
Overall h., irregular: 32 in.
Gift of Mark Groudine and Cynthia Putnam
98.57

   
 

Yinka Shonibare, MBE MBE
Nuclear Family, 1999
Mixed media installation

Gift of Agnes Gund and Daniel Shapiro in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bagley Wright
99.37

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Spear (Eremet),
Wood, metal, plastic
1 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 64 1/4 in. (3.8 x 2.9 x 163.2 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.1

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Gameboard (Enkeshui),
Wood, rubber
24 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (61 x 13.3 x 3.8 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.2.1

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Leather pouch (Embene),
Leather
5 x 6 x 2 in. (12.7 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.2.2

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Group of beads (Isoito le Enkeshui),
Rock, aluminum, glass

General Acquisition Fund
2000.2.3

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Calf skin pouch (Olbene loo-inkeek),
Calf skin
12 x 16 x 6 in. (30.5 x 40.6 x 15.2 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.2.4

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Wooden sticks (Inkeek e-nkeshui),
Wood

General Acquisition Fund
2000.2.5

   
 

Merrueshi community Maasai Kaputiei section
Shield (Elongo),
Buffalo hide, pigment, goat sinew, wood frame
41 1/2 x 28 x 4 1/2in. (105.4 x 71.1 x 11.4cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.4

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Donkey bag (Orbene Losikiria),
Cow hide, leather
22 x 19 1/2 x 4 in. (55.9 x 49.5 x 10.2 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.5

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community Kisongo section
Headdress (Esidai),
Ostrich feathers, leather, beads, black button, white button, metal chain
32 x 26 in. (81.3 x 66 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.7

   
 

Noorbukoi Sipoi Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Bridal necklace (Enkirewa),
Cowhide and flat glass beads
51 x 6 x 4 in. (129.5 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.1

   
 

Nalepo ene Matinti Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Bull necklace (Norkiteng),
Wire, glass beads, plastic
Diameter: 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.2

   
 

Maasai Noolaitete ene Maimai Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Blue necklace (Emankeki pus),
Wire, glass beads, plastic dividers
Diameter: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.3

   
 

Nchikina ene Leipa Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Pattern necklace (Emankeki oo Muatat),
Glass beads, wire, plastic, aluminum, leather
Diameter: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.4

   
 

Nooltubula ene Maimai Maasai Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Blue and red necklace (Enkado arass),
Glass beads, wire, plastic, leather
Diameter: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.5

   
 

Maasai Noorkokua ene Munga Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Small pattern necklace (Emankeki kiti oo muatat),
Wire, glass beads, plastic, leather
Diameter: 8 1/8" (21.6 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.6

   
 

Maasai Noolarami ene Solonka Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Small blue necklace (Emankeki kiti pus),
Wire, glass beads, plastic dividers
Diameter: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.7

   
 

Noorkinyewani ene Keeja Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Leather choker (Engotoo oo ntepei),
Cowhide, flat glass beads, and sisal string
21 x 14in. (53.3 x 35.6cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.8

   
 

Ngoto Saitoti ene Moipei Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Ear flap (Inchonito oo nkiyaa),
Cowhide, glass beads, and sisal twine
7 x 2 x 3/8 in. (17.8 x 5.1 x 1 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.9.1

   
 

Ngoto Saitoti ene Moipei Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Ear flap (Inchonito oo nkiyiaa),
Cowhide, glass beads, sisal twine
6 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. (17.1 x 5.7 x 1.3 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.9.2

   
 

Noonkipa ene Lasiti Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Earring (Imuna),
Glass beads, wire, plastic, and aluminum
7 3/4 x 3/8 x 4 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.10.1

   
 

Noonkipa ene Lasiti Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Earring (Imuna),
Glass beads, wire, and plastic dividers
7 3/4 x 3/8 x 3 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.10.2

   
 

Naramat ene Mure Merrueshi community Kaputiei section
Over necklace (Ololuaa),
Leather, glass beads, aluminum dangles
16 x 6 3/4 x 1/8 in. (40.6 x 17.1 x 0.3 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.11

   
 

Kumolasho ene Kenedi Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Medallion style necklace (Orkamishina),
Leather, glass beads, and buttons
15 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. (38.1 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.12

   
 

Ngoto Moris Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Bride's headress (Enkishili),
Glass beads, wire, plastic
5 7/8 x 4 1/2 in. (14.9 x 11.4 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.13

   
 

Nalepo ene Matinti Maasai Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Woman's shoulder strap (Imporro),
Glass beads, sisal twine, and aluminum
26 1/2 x 3/4in. (67.3 x 1.9cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.14

   
 

Noolarami ene Solonka Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Wristlet (Inkipilat oo nkaik),
Glass beads and plastic dividers
4 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (10.8 x 8.9cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.15.1

   
 

Noolarami ene Solonka Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Wristlet (Inkipilat oo nkaik),
Glass beads and plastic dividers
4 1/4 x 3 1/2in. (10.8 x 8.9cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.15.2

   
 

Ngoto Nenkutuksidai Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Belt (Enailianga),
Glass beads, leather, and sisal twine
39 in. x 2 3/4 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.16

   
 

Noolaitete ene Maimai Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Blue and white shift (Enkaniki),
Cotton
41 1/2 x 19 3/4in. (105.4 x 50.2cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.17

   
 

Nooltubula ene Maima Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Red skirt (Olokesena),
Polyester
28 1/2 x 23 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.18

   
 

Noolarami ene Solonka Kaputiei section Merrueshi community
Shoulder cloth (Enanka),
Cotton
42 1/2 in. x 62in (108.0 x 157.5 cm), width x length
General Acquisition Fund
2000.12.19.1

   
 

Maasai Kisongo section
Young girl's belt (Enkitati nailianga),
Glass beads, leather, sisal twine
3 x 10in. (7.6 x 25.4cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.13

   
 

Maasai
Man's "bow tie" shape necklace,
Leather and twisted beads
L: 14 x W: 7 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.5

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's red, black & white necklace (Entuntai),
Leather, beads
1/4 x 8 1/2 in. diam.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.6

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Men's shoulder straps (Imaragieti),
Leather, metal chain and charm of bull's head
1/2 in. (1.3 cm) x 20 in. (50.8 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.7

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's arm band (Olodye),
Leather, beads, chains, charms
7 1/2 x 4 in. diam.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.8

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Man's wrist band (Orkapatei),
Leather, beads with ties
1 3/4 x 2 in. diam.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.9.1

   
 

Maasai Merrueshi community
Warrior's thigh bell (Oltuala loormurran),
Leather, beads, metal, metal beads, paper
7 1/2 x 6 in.
General Acquisition Fund
2000.14.11

   
 

Yoruba Ayan Agalu Nigerian Erin Osun Osun State
Egun Pasoda ("turning around cloth") Costume, 2001
Appliqued broadcloth, crocheted cotton, beads, cowrys

General Acquisition Fund
2001.33

   
 

Ayan Agalu Yoruba Osun State Nigerian Erin Osun
Egun Pasoda ("turning around cloth") Costume, 2001
Appliqued broadcloth, crocheted cotton, beads, cowrys

General Acquisition Fund
2001.34

   
 

Ayan Agalu Erin Osun Osun State Yoruba Nigerian
Egun Pasoda ("turning around cloth") Costume, 2001
Appliqued broadcloth, crocheted cotton, beads, cowrys

General Acquisition Fund
2001.35

   
 

Ayan Agalu Nigerian Osun State Yoruba Erin Osun
Igunnu Ko ("the lengthening thing") Costume, 2001
Ankara cloth, applique, wooden sticks, basketry hoop

General Acquisition Fund
2001.36

   
 

Nigerian Osun State Erin Osun Yoruba Ayan Agalu
Elenu Eiye ("the owner of the mouth that's in constant celebration") Mask and Costume, 2001
Wood, enamel paint, buba (shirt) and iro ("something to wrap") of Anakara cloth

General Acquisition Fund
2001.37

   
 

Yoruba Osun State Erin Osun Ayan Agalu Nigerian
Iya wo (Wife and Mother) Mask and Costume, 2000
Cotton and silk cloth, string, beads, amulets of velvet and leather

General Acquisition Fund
2001.38

   
 

Magdalene Anyango Namakhiya Odundo
Vessel, 2001
Polished and carbonized terracotta
21 x 12 x 12.5 in. (53.3 x 30.5 x 31.8 cm)
General Acquisition Fund
2002.41