probably Northwestern Amazonia (attributed) Search this
Possible collector:
Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936 Search this
Previous owner:
Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936 Search this
Seller:
Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (Timoleon Flores), Non-Indian, ca. 1896-1936 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Choker necklace
Media/Materials:
Glass bead/beads, cordage
Techniques:
Strung
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oriente Region; Ecuador
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of and possibly collected by Timoleón Flores Chiriboga (ca. 1896-1936, an Ecuadorian farmer and nephew of the Ecuadorian ambassador to the US); purchased by MAI from Timoleón Flores Chiriboga in 1918 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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