Culture/People:

possibly Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947  Search this

Seller:

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935  Search this

Object Name:

Human figure

Media/Materials:

Jadeite

Techniques:

Carved, polished

Object Type:

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Place:

Valley of Mexico; Mexico

Geographical Areas:

Valley of Mexico

Date created:

250 BC–AD 650 (Late Formative to Early Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.

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Catalog Number:

16/3409

Barcode:

163409.000

See related items:

Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological)

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f874672b-f0fc-4179-a152-f8be168c1e87

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_175146