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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