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:
Jar (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
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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