Grove C. Fiske (Grove Chester Fiske), Non-Indian, 1869-1953 Search this
Seller:
Grove C. Fiske (Grove Chester Fiske), Non-Indian, 1869-1953 Search this
Seller agent:
Stephen Van Rensselaer (William Stephen Van Rensselar/S. Van Rensselaer), Non-Indian, 1871-1945 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Figure (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Carved, ground
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Near Pátzcuaro; Cave; Pátzcuaro; Pátzcuaro Municipality; Michoacán State; Mexico
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Grove Chester Fiske (1869-1953, an antique dealer in Los Angeles, California, and Mexico); lent to MAI in 1920 by Stephen Van Rensselaer (1871-1945, a New York City antique dealer) acting as an agent for Mr. Fiske; purchased by MAI from Mr. Fiske through Stephen Van Rensselaer in 1921 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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