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Stirrup-spout vessel in human form

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 Salinar (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970
Seller
José A. Gayoso (José Galloso), Non-Indian, 1898-1970
Date created
200 BC-AD 100
Object Name
Stirrup-spout vessel in human form
Media/Materials
Pottery, paint
Techniques
Mold-made, painted
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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