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Bead/beads

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Albert Gallatin (1880-1965, a New York City collector of art and antiquities); acquired by MAI through an exchange with Albert Gallatin in 1931.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Mixteca (Mixtec) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Albert Gallatin, Non-Indian, 1880-1965
Date created
AD 1200–1550 (Post-Classic period)
Object Name
Bead/beads
Media/Materials
Gold
Techniques
Cast, filigree
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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