probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed) Search this
Previous owner:
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970 Search this
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956 Search this
Lender:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956 Search this
Seller:
Joseph Keppler, Jr. (Udo J. Keppler/Gyantwaka), Non-Indian, 1872-1956 Search this
Object Name:
Pendant
Media/Materials:
Gold
Techniques:
Hammered, repoussé
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Jayanca; Lambayeque Province; Lambayeque Region; Peru
Date created:
AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate to Middle Horizon period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of José A. Gayoso (1898-1970, a landowner in Chongoyape, Peru, who sidelined in excavating and selling antiquities); purchased by Joseph Keppler, Jr. (1872-1956, a long-time friend of George Heye) from José A. Gayoso in 1933; lent to MAI by Joseph Keppler in 1943; purchased by MAI from Joseph Keppler in 1947.
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