The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of February 8, 2025

Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds

Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds

before 1951
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

This ring is made from yellow gold. Yellow gold is gold in its purest form, without the addition of gold or silver alloy.

Description

Shared by different Akan and Akan-related peoples, including the Asante and Baule, gold ornaments indicate status and wealth and are worn at public festivals by titleholders, chiefs, and kings.
  • ?–1951
    Heeramaneck Galleries, New York
    1951–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art by purchase
  • {{cite web|title=Ring: Cannon Flanked by Two Birds|url=false|author=|year=before 1951|access-date=08 February 2025|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1951.321