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Qero/Kero with bullfight scenes

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960  Search this
Seller:
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Qero/Kero with bullfight scenes
Media/Materials:
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Dimensions:
19 x 16.8 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Native Term:
qero
Place:
Highlands; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1700
Catalog Number:
10/5635
Barcode:
105635.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6bf0635cf-08e0-4ea9-9edd-352a1b551fcc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_113967
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Qero in the form of a jaguar's head

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Qero in the form of a jaguar's head
Media/Materials:
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum, iron, silver, brass
Techniques:
Carved, painted, inlaid
Dimensions:
15.2 x 21.6 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Highlands; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
circa 1700
Catalog Number:
10/5860
Barcode:
105860.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws670da6e40-db88-4401-b0e6-d4b561f0d2be
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_114418
Online Media:

Spoon

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Collector:
Earl Wanser, Non-Indian, 1883-1954  Search this
Previous owner:
Earl Wanser, Non-Indian, 1883-1954  Search this
Seller:
Earl Wanser, Non-Indian, 1883-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Spoon
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved
Dimensions:
19.5 x 5 x 4.5 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Jauja; Jauja Province; Junín Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
12/7255
Barcode:
127255.000
See related items:
Quechua
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6949d49b0-7581-4a2f-a5a7-8d0749bfe82a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_136905
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Woman's poncho

Culture/People:
Wanka Quechua  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Woman's poncho
Media/Materials:
Wool yarn
Techniques:
Woven
Dimensions:
82 x 74 cm
Object Type:
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Place:
Huancayo and Ayacucho; Huancayo Province and Huamanga Province; Junín Region and Ayacucho Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
14/2768
Barcode:
142768.000
See related items:
Wanka Quechua
Clothing/Garments: Outerwear (flat)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6d9afead7-f80c-4279-bfaf-b90d7083a2dc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_153013
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Bowl and cover

Culture/People:
Wanka Quechua  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl and cover
Media/Materials:
Gourd, paint
Techniques:
Incised, painted
Dimensions:
15 x 18 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Native Term:
poro
Place:
Huancayo and Ayacucho; Huancayo Province and Huamanga Province; Junín Region and Ayacucho Region; Peru
Date created:
circa 1920
Catalog Number:
14/2704
Barcode:
142704.000
See related items:
Wanka Quechua
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ede182ca-18e7-416e-8541-2d79b6d06e34
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_153381
Online Media:

Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn

Culture/People:
Wanka Quechua  Search this
Collector:
A. Hyatt Verrill (Alpheus Hyatt Verrill), Non-Indian, 1871-1954  Search this
Object Name:
Spindle, spindle whorl, and fiber/yarn
Media/Materials:
Wood, stone, llama hair yarn
Techniques:
Incised
Dimensions:
45 x 3 cm
Object Type:
Weaving tools/equipment
Place:
Huancayo and Ayacucho; Huancayo Province and Huamanga Province; Junín Region and Ayacucho Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
14/2736
Barcode:
142736.000
See related items:
Wanka Quechua
Weaving tools/equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6daec60f6-10c7-4ca4-ae24-9864744cc621
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_153413
Online Media:

Cup in the form of an alpaca

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957  Search this
Object Name:
Cup in the form of an alpaca
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Dimensions:
12 x 9.5 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Native Term:
illa
Place:
Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 1470-1532
Catalog Number:
14/3676
Barcode:
143676.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca) (archaeological)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68516d6e1-5ad9-4fd7-bfac-d8b7c7822b3d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_154426
Online Media:

Qero/Kero

Culture/People:
Inka (Inca)  Search this
Collector:
Ferdinand Anthony Stahl (F.A. Stahl/Fernando Stahl), Non-Indian, 1874-1950  Search this
Ana Christina Stahl (Ana Christina Carlson/Mrs. Ferdinand Anthony Stahl), Non-Indian, 1870-1968  Search this
Previous owner:
Ferdinand Anthony Stahl (F.A. Stahl/Fernando Stahl), Non-Indian, 1874-1950  Search this
Ana Christina Stahl (Ana Christina Carlson/Mrs. Ferdinand Anthony Stahl), Non-Indian, 1870-1968  Search this
Seller:
Ferdinand Anthony Stahl (F.A. Stahl/Fernando Stahl), Non-Indian, 1874-1950  Search this
Ana Christina Stahl (Ana Christina Carlson/Mrs. Ferdinand Anthony Stahl), Non-Indian, 1870-1968  Search this
Object Name:
Qero/Kero
Media/Materials:
Wood, tin
Techniques:
Carved, inlaid
Dimensions:
19 x 17 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Pomata; Chucuíto Province; Puno Region; Peru
Date created:
1550-1800
Catalog Number:
15/4548
Barcode:
154548.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e45f8827-083a-4ec3-8966-1296f4f36ef2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_165752
Online Media:

Stirrup-spout vessel

Culture/People:
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Previous owner:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Previous seller:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Seller:
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Object Name:
Stirrup-spout vessel
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Mold-made, painted
Dimensions:
28.8 x 14.8 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Cerro Santa Ana (Cerro Constancia); Casa Grande; Ascope Province; La Libertad Region; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Catalog Number:
15/7571
Barcode:
157571.000
See related items:
Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6dd5c91cd-137e-48dc-ad4e-66979d0d8947
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_168565
Online Media:

Trumpet

Culture/People:
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Previous owner:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Previous seller:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Seller:
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Object Name:
Trumpet
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, painted
Dimensions:
36 x 7.5 x 20 cm
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Cerro Santa Ana (Cerro Constancia); Casa Grande; Ascope Province; La Libertad Region; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Catalog Number:
15/7503
Barcode:
157503.000
See related items:
Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e3c2b5a2-2d6e-48c7-ad09-82afed79b2b1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_168897
Online Media:

Mother and child figure

Culture/People:
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Previous owner:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Previous seller:
T. Hewitt Myring (Thomas Hewitt Myring), Non-Indian, 1860-1916  Search this
Seller:
Henry Vanden Bergh (Henry Van Den Berg/Henry Vanden Berg), Non-Indian, 1851-1937  Search this
Object Name:
Mother and child figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Mold-made
Dimensions:
19 x 10.2 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Cerro Santa Ana (Cerro Constancia); Casa Grande; Ascope Province; La Libertad Region; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Catalog Number:
15/7679
Barcode:
157679.000
See related items:
Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cdb90682-0adf-4767-8c39-1f9750ec54e1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_168985
Online Media:

Knife

Culture/People:
Shipibo  Search this
Collector:
William Schaeffler (Wilhelm Schaeffler), Non-Indian, 1900-1980  Search this
Seller:
William Schaeffler (Wilhelm Schaeffler), Non-Indian, 1900-1980  Search this
Object Name:
Knife
Media/Materials:
Iron blade, feather/feathers
Techniques:
Woven
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Lower Río Ucayali; Loreto Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
19/5936
Barcode:
195936.000
See related items:
Shipibo
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6cd25c934-2fbe-4304-91cf-8786b5943d87
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_209022
Online Media:

Human figure with male and female sides

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Josephine Morkill (Mary Josephine Wright/Mrs. William Lucius Morkill), Non-Indian, 1859-1943  Search this
William L. Morkill (William Lucius Morkill), Non-Indian, 1858-1936  Search this
Seller:
Josephine Morkill (Mary Josephine Wright/Mrs. William Lucius Morkill), Non-Indian, 1859-1943  Search this
Object Name:
Human figure with male and female sides
Media/Materials:
Silver-copper alloy
Techniques:
Cast
Dimensions:
9.90 x 6.80 x 3.50 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Lima; Lima Province; Peru
Date created:
AD 1470-1532
Catalog Number:
19/9105
Barcode:
199105.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca) (archaeological)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws689b25123-6a5a-488c-9955-0bbe98e5d4b6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_212253
Online Media:

Pipe bowl and pipestem

Culture/People:
Shipibo  Search this
Collector:
Max Kolb, Non-Indian  Search this
Seller:
Max Kolb, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Pipe bowl and pipestem
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Object Type:
Pipes and Smoking
Place:
Upper Río Ucayali; Ucayali Region; Peru
Catalog Number:
21/7622
Barcode:
217622.000
See related items:
Shipibo
Pipes and Smoking
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws63955d6f5-82a6-45a7-9158-eec5c74d3a37
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_231865
Online Media:

Stirrup-spout bottle in the form of a frog

Culture/People:
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Stolper Galleries (Stolper Gallery)  Search this
Exchanging Agent:
Robert L. Stolper (Robert M. Stolper), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Stirrup-spout bottle in the form of a frog
Media/Materials:
Pottery, clay slip, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, slipped, painted
Dimensions:
20 x 15 x 18 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Vicús valley; Piura Region; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Catalog Number:
23/6189
Barcode:
236189.000
See related items:
Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61cee2c44-7153-48ce-aec0-4ea84eb5947b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_251544
Online Media:

Spindle whorl and spindle

Culture/People:
probably Quechua (attributed)  Search this
Collector:
Elayne Zorn (Elayne Leslie Zorn), Non-Indian, 1952-2010  Search this
Previous owner:
Elayne Zorn (Elayne Leslie Zorn), Non-Indian, 1952-2010  Search this
Donor:
Gavriel Cutipa-Zorn, Non-Indian/Quechua  Search this
Object Name:
Spindle whorl and spindle
Media/Materials:
Wood, pottery
Techniques:
Carved, mold-made
Dimensions:
23.0 x 3.5 x 0.4 cm
Object Type:
Weaving tools/equipment
Native Term:
pushka
Place:
Peru
Date created:
1970-2000
Catalog Number:
26/8221
Barcode:
268221.000
See related items:
Quechua
Weaving tools/equipment
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws69d9bbc89-ee95-4c67-bc4a-2dce4b1df431
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_392824

Vessel

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Collector:
Adolph F. Bandelier (Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier), Non-Indian, 1840-1914  Search this
Previous owner:
Adolph F. Bandelier (Adolph Francis Alphonse Bandelier), Non-Indian, 1840-1914  Search this
Object Name:
Vessel
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Dimensions:
19 x 26 x 15.5 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Native Term:
mak'as
Place:
Pachacamac; Pachacamac; Pachacamac District; Lima Province; Peru
Date created:
AD 1470-1532
Catalog Number:
6/3016
Barcode:
063016.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca) (archaeological)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6b3697b55-6906-4cfb-ba2f-e94f1dffb038
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_67595
Online Media:

Qero/Kero

Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960  Search this
Seller:
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Qero/Kero
Media/Materials:
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved, painted
Dimensions:
22.5 x 9.2 cm
Object Type:
Food/Beverage Serving
Place:
Highlands; Peru (inferred)
Date created:
AD 1550-1800
Catalog Number:
10/5637
Barcode:
105637.000
See related items:
Inka (Inca): Colonial Inka (archaeological)
Food/Beverage Serving
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws685baa889-018a-42bc-b87f-02b9dab73615
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_113969
Online Media:

Female doll carrying a spindle

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Object Name:
Female doll carrying a spindle
Media/Materials:
Yarn, glass bead/beads, silk embroidery floss, sequins
Techniques:
Knitted, sewn, stitched
Dimensions:
17.3 x 8.3 x 4.00 cm
Object Type:
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
Place:
Peru
Date created:
1910-1920
Catalog Number:
10/7592
Barcode:
107592.000
See related items:
Quechua
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
On View:
NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, As We Grow: Traditions, Toys, & Games
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68f1bad08-4d00-400c-a8c7-69606020a18b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_116067
Online Media:

Male doll carrying a llama

Culture/People:
Quechua  Search this
Object Name:
Male doll carrying a llama
Media/Materials:
Yarn, glass bead/beads, silk embroidery floss, sequins
Techniques:
Knitted, sewn, stitched
Dimensions:
17.2 x 6.3 x 5.00 cm
Object Type:
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
Place:
Peru
Date created:
1910-1920
Catalog Number:
10/7593
Barcode:
107593.000
See related items:
Quechua
Games, Toys, Gambling: Dolls
On View:
NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, As We Grow: Traditions, Toys, & Games
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6220a0135-e8c0-492a-a211-509dbbb00057
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_116068
Online Media:

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