probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Excavator:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938 Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938 Search this
Seller:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Incense burner/Incensario in human form
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, perforated
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Near San Antonio; Ruin 2 miles from mouth of Río Hondo; San Antonio; Othón P. Blanco Municipality; Quintana Roo State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Collection History:
Excavated at an unknown date by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1917 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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