Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Mixteca (Mixtec) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
- Seller
- Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
- Presenter/funding source
- Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935
- Date created
- AD 1200–1550 (Post-Classic period)
- Object Name
- Ornament
- Media/Materials
- Gold
- Techniques
- Cast
- Object Type
- Adornment/Jewelry
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