probably Arica/Western Valleys Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Seller:
J. F. G. Umlauff (Gustave Umlauff), 1868-1974 Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Spear foreshaft (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone, wood
Techniques:
Carved, flaked/chipped, painted
Object Type:
Hunting/Fishing/Warfare
Place:
Arica; Arica Province; Arica y Parinacota Region XV; Chile
Date created:
AD 900-1470 (Late Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from J. F. G. Umlauff (a Hamburg, Germany, firm that dealt in natural history specimens and artifacts) in 1926 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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