Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (FJD), Non-Indian, 1912-1998 Search this
Alice W. Dockstader (Alice Warren/Mrs. Frederick J. Dockstader), Non-Indian, 1921-2018 Search this
Object Name:
Wheeled toy in the form of a caiman or alligator
Media/Materials:
Pottery, wood
Techniques:
Modeled, carved
Dimensions:
25 x 7 x 7.5 cm
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Ignacio de la Llave; Ignacio de la Llave Municipality, Papaloapan Region; Veracruz State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–900 (Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI director Dr. Frederick J. Dockstader (1912-1998) from the D'Arcy Galleries (New York City) in 1957; donated to MAI by Frederick J. Dockstader and his wife Alice W. Dockstader (1921-2018) in 1957.
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