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Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Possible collector:
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:
Bead/beads
Media/Materials:
Greenstone
Techniques:
Ground, perforated, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Lamanai (Indian Church); Orange Walk District; Belize
Date created:
AD 1450–1550 (Post-Classic period)
Collection History:
Probably collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1919 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Catalog Number:
9/1601
Barcode:
091601.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6397cd10a-7938-4766-a103-1121df694705
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_98889