possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Cedric H. Marks (Duke Marks), Non-Indian, 1905-1999 Search this
Theresa Marks (Theresa Glatzer/Daisy Marks/Mrs. Cedric [Duke] H. Marks), Non-Indian, 1907-2002 Search this
Donor:
Cedric H. Marks (Duke Marks), Non-Indian, 1905-1999 Search this
Theresa Marks (Theresa Glatzer/Daisy Marks/Mrs. Cedric [Duke] H. Marks), Non-Indian, 1907-2002 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Campeche State; Mexico
Date created:
1000 BC–AD 1550 (Middle Formative to Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Cedric Marks (1905-1999, a New York art collector) and his wife Theresa Marks (1907-2002); donated to MAI by Cedric and Theresa Marks in 1972.
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