probably Zenú (Sinú) (archaeological) (attributed) Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Previous owner:
G. Amsinck & Company (G. Amsinck & Co.) Search this
Seller:
G. Amsinck & Company (G. Amsinck & Co.) Search this
Object Name:
Armband
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Río Sinú east bank 140 miles above mouth; Córdoba Department; Colombia
Date created:
AD 500-1500
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; acquired from local collectors by agents of the G. Amsinck & Co (a New York import/export firm with operations in Latin America) at an unknown date; purchased by MAI from the G. Amsinck Company in 1916 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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