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Vessel in human form

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased for MAI by George Gustav Heye from an unknown source in Paris, France, in 1925.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
MAI agent
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957
Date created
AD 200-600
Object Name
Vessel in human form
Media/Materials
Pottery, paint
Techniques
Mold-made, painted
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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