Culture/People:

probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Justo Armas, Non-Indian  Search this

Seller:

Justo Armas, Non-Indian  Search this

Expedition:

S. K. Lothrop Central American Expedition (1925-1926)  Search this

Expedition leader:

Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (S.K. Lothrop/SKL), Non-Indian, 1892-1965  Search this

Object Name:

Metate/Flat mortar in the form of an animal (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Carved, ground

Dimensions:

40 x 21.5 x 12 cm

Object Type:

Food Gathering and Preparation

Place:

Chiltiupán; Chiltiupán Municipality; La Libertad Department, Eastern Zone; El Salvador

Date created:

AD 250–900 (Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Justo Armas (of San Salvador, El Salvador); purchased from him in 1926 by anthropologist Samuel K. Lothrop (1892-1965, MAI staff member) during the S. K. Lothrop Central American Expedition.

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Catalog Number:

15/554

Barcode:

150554.000

See related items:

Maya (archaeological culture)

Food Gathering and Preparation

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d77c768a-57a7-4493-b196-1be94de72d6f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_161634