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Bead/beads

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased from local residents between 1922 and 1927 by amateur archaeologist Major Otto Holstein (1883-1934, U.S. Army, employed by the Northern Peru Mining and Smelting Company and president of the Trujillo Archaeological Society); purchased by MAI from Major Holstein in 1927 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Major Otto Holstein, Non-Indian, 1883-1934
Seller
Major Otto Holstein, Non-Indian, 1883-1934
Presenter/funding source
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928
Date created
AD 900–1470 (Late Intermediate Period)
Object Name
Bead/beads
Media/Materials
Silver
Techniques
Cast
Dimensions
1.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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