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
Seller:
Andrew H. Blackiston (A.H. Blackiston/Andrew Hooton Blackiston), Non-Indian, 1877-1953 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Mat part/fragment
Media/Materials:
Reed
Techniques:
Twill-plaited
Object Type:
Furnishings (Home)
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 MAI from Andrew Blackiston in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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