possibly Zapotec or Mixteca (Mixtec) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
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:
Ornament (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oaxaca State; Mexico
Date created:
1500 BC–AD 1550 (Formative to Post-Classic period)
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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