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Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Seller:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019  Search this
Object Name:
Vessel in the form of a priest
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Mold-made, painted
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Isla Jaina (Jaina Island); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico
Island Name:
Isla Jaina
Island Grouping:
Gulf of Mexico coastal islands
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gisele Charat (1912-1985); purchased by MAI from Gisele Charat in 1965 using funds donated by Dr. Arthur Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector) and his wife Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (1919-2019).
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Catalog Number:
23/6337
Barcode:
236337.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65dd57b59-041e-4ea8-8033-d3bb808732ec
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_251359