possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Seller:
Max Obst (Maximo Obst), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1927 Search this
Previous owner:
Max Obst (Maximo Obst), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1927 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Oliva shell/shells
Techniques:
Drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Quiriguá; Los Amates Municipality; Izabal Department, Northeast Region; Guatemala
Date created:
AD 250–650 (Late Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Maximo (Max) Obst (ca. 1872-1927, a collector of jade objects who lived in Guatemala); purchased by MAI from Max Obst in 1927.
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