Culture/People:

probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Excavator:

Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this

Previous owner:

Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this

Seller:

Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this

Object Name:

Incense burner/Incensario part/fragment (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Pottery

Techniques:

Modeled, perforated

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place:

Mound, Wild Cane Cay; Toledo District; Belize

Island Name:

Wild Cane Cay

Date created:

AD 250–1550 (Classic to Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Excavated at an unknown date by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1922 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).

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Catalog Number:

11/325

Barcode:

110325.000

See related items:

Maya (archaeological culture)

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws618c16cd3-ab72-43a7-a313-a2c47ca7e8d8

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_118929