probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Julia M. Rodezno (Juliana Rodezno/Mrs. J. Rodezno), Non-Indian, 1875-1938 Search this
Seller:
Julia M. Rodezno (Juliana Rodezno/Mrs. J. Rodezno), Non-Indian, 1875-1938 Search this
Object Name:
Human figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Lago de Amatitlán (Lake Amatitlán); Guatemala Department, Metropolitan Region; Guatemala
Date created:
AD 600-1200
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Julia M. Rodezno (1875-1938, a member of a Guatemalan railroad-building family in partnership with the United Fruit company, which was owned by MAI trustee Minor C. Keith, 1848-1929); purchased by MAI from Julia Rodezno in 1923.
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