possibly Tiwanaku (Tiahuanaco) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949 Search this
Seller:
William Ockleford Oldman (W.O. Oldman/William Ockelford Oldman), Non-Indian, 1879-1949 Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Spangle/Clothing decoration representing a bone
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Río Lípez; Sud Lípez Province; Potosí Department; Bolivia
Date created:
AD 400-1400
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; acquired by William Ockleford Oldman (1879-1949, who did business as "W.O. Oldman, Ethnographical Specimens, London") at an unknown date; purchased by George Heye from W.O. Oldman in London, England, in 1928 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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