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:

Incense burner/Incensario part/fragment (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Pottery

Techniques:

Modeled

Object Type:

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place:

Lamanai (Indian Church); Orange Walk District; Belize

Date created:

AD 250–1550 (Classic to 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:

9/1612

Barcode:

091612.001

See related items:

Maya (archaeological culture)

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws672fe75f1-ab79-4286-9a2a-ae70bc275357

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_98902