probably Mesoamerican: Usulután style (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999 Search this
Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980 Search this
Donor:
Dr. Joseph S. Somer, Non-Indian, 1903-1980 Search this
Judith S. Somer (Judith Scherer Joffe/Mrs. Joseph S. Somer), Non-Indian, 1917-1999 Search this
Object Name:
Jar (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, drilled
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Santiago de María; Santiago de María Municipality; Usulután Department, Eastern Zone; El Salvador
Date created:
500 BC-AD 500
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; acquired between 1945 and 1960 by Judith Scherer Somer (1917-1999) during travel to El Salvador with her husband, Dr. Joseph S. Somer (1903-1980, a New York City physician who also worked in El Salvador); donated to MAI by Dr. and Mrs. Somer in 1964.
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