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Inlay/mosaic pieces (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Arts of the Four Quarters  Search this
Seller:
Arts of the Four Quarters  Search this
Seller agent:
Alan C. Lapiner (Alan Charles Lapiner), Non-Indian, 1933-1975  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Sackler Fund  Search this
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Object Name:
Inlay/mosaic pieces (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Materials: Prepared
Place:
Tembladera; Contumazá Province; Cajamarca Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 900–1470 (Late Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1967 from Arts of the Four Quarters, a New York City gallery owned and operated by Alan C. Lapiner (1933-1975) using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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Catalog Number:
24/1014
Barcode:
241014.000
See related items:
Chimú (archaeological culture)
Materials: Prepared
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws60991d74f-df56-4b73-8151-023fed5b9791
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_256589