probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Previous owner:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Seller:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Object Name:
Shawl pin (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Copper
Techniques:
Perforated
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 1450–1550 (Late Horizon period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Andrew H. Blackiston (1877-1953, a businessman and amateur archaeologist with interests in Latin America); purchased by MAI from Andrew Blackiston in 1930.
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