probably Arica/Western Valleys Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Expedition:
Mrs. Thea Heye Chile Expedition (1929-1930) (Mrs. Thea Heye - Lothrop Expedition) Search this
Expedition leader:
Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (S.K. Lothrop/SKL), Non-Indian, 1892-1965 Search this
Expedition sponsor:
Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads
Media/Materials:
Azurite
Techniques:
Ground, drilled, polished
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
La Lisera; Arica Province; Arica y Parinacota Region XV; Chile
Date created:
AD 900-1450 (Late Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collected or purchased from local residents in 1930 during the Thea Heye Chile Expedition, led by anthropologist Samuel K. Lothrop (1892-1965, MAI staff member) and sponsored by MAI and Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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