probably Chancay (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
George W. Kiefer, Non-Indian, ca. 1854-1889 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:
Vessel in human form
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Peru
Date created:
AD 1000–1470 (Late Intermediate period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown, but possibly collected by George W. Kiefer (ca. 1854-1889) between 1880 and 1889; 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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