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Vessel fragment/Potsherd (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

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:
Vessel fragment/Potsherd (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Mound, Wild Cane Cay; Toledo District; Belize
Island Name:
Wild Cane Cay
Date created:
AD 900–1550 (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:
11/331
Barcode:
110331.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6097b10c2-9fe3-4700-b9de-f66cfe58963d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_118935