possibly Central Andes (archaeological) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Roscoe P. Conkling, Non-Indian, 1877-1971 Search this
Previous owner:
Roscoe P. Conkling, Non-Indian, 1877-1971 Search this
Seller:
Roscoe P. Conkling, Non-Indian, 1877-1971 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Drilled, ground
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Río Moche valley; Trujillo Province; La Libertad Region; Peru
Date created:
4450 BC–AD 1450 (Late Preceramic to Late Horizon period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of mining engineer Roscoe P. Conkling (1877-1971) and possibly acquired by him between 1918 and 1922 while he worked in South America for a mining and smelting company; purchased by MAI from Roscoe Conkling in 1923.
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