possibly Quimbaya (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920 Search this
Previous owner:
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920 Search this
Seller:
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920 Search this
Object Name:
Nose ornament/Nose ring
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Río Atrato headwaters; Quibdó; Quibdó Municipality; Chocó Department; Colombia
Date created:
AD 700–1600 (Late Quimbaya period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel C. Stapleton (1858-1920, general manager of the Playa de Oro Mining Company based in Ecuador) and possibly collected by him; purchased by George Heye from Daniel C. Stapleton in 1907.
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