Culture/People:

probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Alfredo Chavero, Non-Indian, 1841-1906  Search this

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:

Bifacial tool/projectile point (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Stone

Techniques:

Flaked/chipped, flaked/chipped

Object Type:

Tools and Equipment (General)

Place:

Cerro De Jocotzingo; Texcoco; Texcoco Municipality, Texcoco Region; México State; Mexico

Geographical Areas:

Valley of Mexico

Date created:

AD 1150–1521 (Late Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mexican archaeologist Alfredo Chavero (1841-1906) and acquired by him before 1884; acquired by Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and Gertrude Stein's brother) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.

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Catalog Number:

16/3435

Barcode:

163435.000

See related items:

Aztec (archaeological culture)

Tools and Equipment (General)

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b9cc438d-3e91-4a0d-9377-c45dfdacf0b9

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_175172