Culture/People:

probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Stolper Galleries (Stolper Gallery)  Search this

Exchanging Agent:

Robert L. Stolper (Robert M. Stolper), Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Figure

Media/Materials:

Pottery, paint

Techniques:

Modeled, painted, appliquéd

Dimensions:

13.4 x 10.9 x 35.9 cm

Object Type:

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Place:

Isla Jaina (Jaina Island); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico

Island Name:

Isla Jaina

Island Grouping:

Gulf of Mexico coastal islands

Date created:

AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI through an exchange with the Stolper Galleries (owned and operated by Robert L. Stolper) in 1963.

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Catalog Number:

23/2573

Barcode:

232573.000

See related items:

Maya (archaeological culture)

Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dacc5c51-0b48-466c-aa6c-48fbacb60b0b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_247476