Culture/People:

probably Tumaco–La Tolita (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

MAI agent:

Dr. Marshall H. Saville (Marshall Howard Saville/M.H. Saville/MHS), Non-Indian, 1867-1935  Search this

Object Name:

Figure part/fragment (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Pottery

Techniques:

Mold-made

Object Type:

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Place:

La Tolita; Eloy Alfaro Canton; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador

Island Name:

Isla de la Tola

Date created:

600 BC–AD 400

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; probably purchased by Marshall H. Saville (1867-1935, MAI staff member) from an unknown source in 1921 during travel and fieldwork sponsored by MAI.

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Catalog Number:

10/7755

Barcode:

107755.000

See related items:

Tumaco–La Tolita (archaeological culture)

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f8725640-1cac-42b0-9343-cf53e63e4342

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_116214