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Culture/People:
probably Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Robert L. Huber, Non-Indian  Search this
Seller:
Robert L. Huber, Non-Indian  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Object Name:
Female-figure rattle
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Mold-made, painted
Dimensions:
23 x 21 x 8 cm
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Nopiloa; Joachín (Huachin, Juachina); Tierra Blanca Municipality, Papaloapan Region; Veracruz State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–900 (Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from Robert L. Huber (a dealer in Latin American antiquities) in 1967 using funds donated by Dr. Arthur Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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Catalog Number:
23/9576
Barcode:
239576.000
See related items:
Veracruz/Gulf Coast (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws643cb90b9-c1f5-4ea5-a6f8-629f3d232b11
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_254842