possibly Teotihuacán (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
(unknown first name) Morley, Non-Indian Search this
Auction venue:
Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc. (Sotheby Parke Bernet/Parke-Bernet Auction House) Search this
Object Name:
Maskette
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Carved, drilled, ground
Object Type:
Masks and Masking
Place:
Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Mexico
Date created:
AD 100–600 (Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the "Morley collection" (possibly archaeologist Sylvanus G. Morley [1883–1948]); purchased by MAI at an auction held by the Parke-Bernet Galleries (New York City) in 1947.
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