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Qero/Kero

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by Willard V. King (1868-1955, a New York City banker and MAI trustee) from an unknown source during a trip to South America in 1928 or 1929; donated to MAI by Willard V. King in 1929.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner
Willard V. King (Willard Vinton King), Non-Indian, 1868-1955
Donor
Willard V. King (Willard Vinton King), Non-Indian, 1868-1955
Date created
AD 1550-1800
Object Name
Qero/Kero
Media/Materials
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques
Carved, painted
Dimensions
9 x 7 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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