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Violin

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel C. Stapleton (1858-1920, general manager of the Playa de Oro Mining Company based in Ecuador) and possibly collected by him; purchased by George Heye from Daniel C. Stapleton in 1907.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Chachilla (Cayapas)
Possible collector
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920
Previous owner
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920
Seller
Daniel C. Stapleton (Daniel Casey Stapleton/D.C. Stapleton), Non-Indian, 1858-1920
Object Name
Violin
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Object Type
Music and Sound
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