probably Epi-Olmec (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
Charles T. Steigerwalt, Non-Indian, 1858-1912 Search this
Auction venue:
Stanley V. Henkels & Company (Stan. V. Henkels & Company) Search this
Object Name:
Human figure
Media/Materials:
Jadeite
Techniques:
Carved, polished
Dimensions:
14.5 x 6 x 4 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Guerrero State; Mexico
Date created:
300 BC-AD 250
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Charles T. Steigerwalt (1858-1912, a collector of coins and antiques from Lancaster, Pennsylvania); purchased by MAI at an auction of Charles Steigerwalt's collection held by the Stanley V. Henkels & Company of Philadelphia in 1917.
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