possibly Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Collector:
Dr. Guillermo Bauer (William Bauer/Wilhelm Bauer Thoma), Non-Indian Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Guillermo Bauer (William Bauer/Wilhelm Bauer Thoma), Non-Indian Search this
Seller:
Dr. Guillermo Bauer (William Bauer/Wilhelm Bauer Thoma), Non-Indian Search this
MAI agent:
George Hubbard Pepper (GHP), Non-Indian, 1873-1924 Search this
Object Name:
Celt (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Ground
Object Type:
Woodworking tools
Place:
Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Mexico
Date created:
2000 BC–AD 1550 (Formative to Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collected or excavated at an unknown date by Dr. Guillermo Bauer (an amateur archaeologist and dealer in Mexico City); purchased by George Hubbard Pepper (1873-1924, MAI staff member) from Guillermo Bauer in 1906 during a collecting trip sponsored by George Heye.
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