Culture/People:

probably Central Andes (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this

Seller:

New York Coin and Stamp Company  Search this

Seller agent:

David Proskey, Non-Indian, 1853-1928  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928  Search this

Object Name:

Shawl pin (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Copper

Techniques:

Perforated

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

Arequipa Region; Peru

Date created:

AD 600–1550 (Middle Horizon to Late Horizon period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; acquired by the New York Coin and Stamp Company (owned by stamp and coin dealer David Proskey [1853-1928]) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from the New York Coin and Stamp Company in 1926 using funds donated by Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928, MAI trustee).

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Catalog Number:

14/5474

Barcode:

145474.000

See related items:

Central Andes (archaeological)

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws667ad1b9d-6b33-4526-8c29-47a147546dc5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_156319