Culture/People:

probably Central Andes (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

A. F. Meess (A. F. Maess), Non-Indian  Search this

Seller:

A. F. Meess (A. F. Maess), Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Pendant in human form

Media/Materials:

Gold-silver-copper alloy

Techniques:

Cast, repoussé, gilded, polished

Dimensions:

3.60 x 2.90 x 0.60 cm

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru

Date created:

1900-1920

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from A. F. Meess in 1936.

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Catalog Number:

19/1343

Barcode:

191343.000

See related items:

Central Andes

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ea827b7f-027b-4125-a074-e024be709c7b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_204514