Culture/People:

probably Mixteca (Mixtec) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Seller agent:

Andre Portier, Non-Indian, 1886-1963  Search this

Fernand Lair-Dubreuil, Non-Indian, 1867-1931  Search this

Auction venue:

Hotel Drouot  Search this

MAI agent:

George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

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

Object Name:

Puebla-style ring

Media/Materials:

Gold

Techniques:

Filigree

Dimensions:

2 x 2 cm

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

Oaxaca State; Mexico

Date created:

AD 1200–1550 (Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye for MAI in 1928 at an auction held by Andre Portier (1886-1963) and Fernand Lair-Dubreuil (1867-1931) at the Hôtel Drouot, in Paris, France, using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.

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Catalog Number:

16/3447

Barcode:

163447.000

See related items:

Mixteca (Mixtec) (archaeological culture)

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d67a5b28-b7bd-4160-8910-31256c4ad894

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_175185