probably Sicán (Lambayeque) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Major Otto Holstein, Non-Indian, 1883-1934 Search this
Seller:
Major Otto Holstein, Non-Indian, 1883-1934 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Tweezers with human effigy
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé
Object Type:
Personal items
Place:
Tomb passage, Ciudadela Chol An (Rivero Compound), Huaca de la Misa; Chan Chan; Trujillo Province; La Libertad Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 900–1400 (Late Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased from local residents between 1922 and 1927 by amateur archaeologist Major Otto Holstein (1883-1934, U.S. Army, employed by the Northern Peru Mining and Smelting Company and president of the Trujillo Archaeological Society); purchased by MAI from Major Holstein in 1927 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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