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Culture/People:
possibly Tlatilco (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Monique Grant (Monique Purris Grant/Mrs. Albert J. Grant), Non-Indian  Search this
Seller:
Monique Grant (Monique Purris Grant/Mrs. Albert J. Grant), Non-Indian  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Sackler Fund  Search this
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Object Name:
Figure of a mother and child
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Michoacán State; Mexico
Date created:
1000-700 BC
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Monique Grant; purchased by MAI from Monique Grant in 1967 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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Catalog Number:
23/8616
Barcode:
238616.000
See related items:
Tlatilco (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61e42e6eb-3a72-45f9-90f0-5a7b165c9f1f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_253852