probably Casas Grandes Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Collector:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Previous owner:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Seller:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads
Media/Materials:
Conus/Cone snail shell/shells
Techniques:
Ground, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Cave Valley, Río de Piedras Verdes; Casas Grandes Municipality; Chihuahua State; Mexico
Date created:
probably AD 700-1475
Collection History:
Probably collected in 1905 or 1906 by Andrew H. Blackiston (1877-1953, a businessman and amateur archaeologist with interests in Latin America); purchased by George Heye from Andrew Blackiston in 1914.
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