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Qero/Kero

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of José A. Gayoso (1898-1970, a landowner in Chongoyape, Peru, who sidelined in excavating and selling antiquities); purchased by MAI from José Gayoso in 1930.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970
Seller
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970
Date created
AD 1450–1540 (Late Horizon period)
Object Name
Qero/Kero
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved, incised
Dimensions
9 x 7 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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