Culture/People:

probably Chancay (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this

Previous owner:

Stanley Selengut, Non-Indian  Search this

Seller:

Stanley Selengut, Non-Indian  Search this

Presenter/funding source:

Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this

Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019  Search this

Object Name:

Coca bag (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Camelid hair yarn, cotton yarn

Techniques:

Tasseled

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place:

Peru

Date created:

AD 1000–1470 (Late Intermediate period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Stanley Selengut (an importer of Andean crafts) in 1966 using funds donated by Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector) and his wife Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (1919-2019).

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Catalog Number:

23/8460

Barcode:

238460.000

See related items:

Chancay (archaeological culture)

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6772bbdbb-7f70-410b-92f4-bd4c47ff69d5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_254050