Culture/People:

probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Judith Small Galleries (Judy Small Gallery)  Search this

Exchanging Agent:

Judith A. Small (Judy A. Small/Judith Small Nash), Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Whistling vessel representing Xiuhtecuhtli (God of Fire)

Media/Materials:

Pottery

Techniques:

Modeled, painted

Dimensions:

17.00 x 10.20 x 15.30 cm

Object Type:

Containers and Vessels

Place:

Mexico

Date created:

AD 1150–1550 (Late Post-Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI in 1961 through an exchange with the Judith Small Galleries (New York City), operated by Judith A. Small.

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Catalog Number:

23/848

Barcode:

230848.000

See related items:

Aztec (archaeological culture)

Containers and Vessels

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a4d61bb8-dd49-4697-beba-55821eb6606e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_245930