probably Tumaco–La Tolita (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Padre Alberto D. Semanate (P. Alberto Domingo Semanate Valladares,,O.P.), Non-Indian, 1890-1958 Search this
Seller:
Padre Alberto D. Semanate (P. Alberto Domingo Semanate Valladares,,O.P.), Non-Indian, 1890-1958 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Viking Fund, Incorporated (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.), 1941- Search this
Object Name:
Pendant in the form of a human skull
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
La Tolita; Eloy Alfaro Canton; Esmeraldas Province; Ecuador
Island Name:
Isla de la Tola
Date created:
600 BC–AD 400
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Padre Alberto Domingo Semanate Valladares (1890-1958, a Dominican friar and scientist from Ecuador); purchased by MAI from Padre Semanate in 1947 using funds donated by the Viking Fund, Inc. (The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc.).
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