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Seat

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; possibly collected by Serge V. Sherbin (Serge Vladimir Schterbinsky, 1903-1989, a civil engineer who worked in Ecuador until the early 1930s); purchased by MAI from Serge Sherbin in 1939.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Shuar (attributed)
Possible collector
Serge V. Sherbin (Serge Vladimir Schterbinsky), Non-Indian, 1903-1989
Previous owner
Serge V. Sherbin (Serge Vladimir Schterbinsky), Non-Indian, 1903-1989
Seller
Serge V. Sherbin (Serge Vladimir Schterbinsky), Non-Indian, 1903-1989
Date created
circa 1930
Object Name
Seat
Media/Materials
Wood
Techniques
Carved
Dimensions
31 x 37 x 20 cm
Object Type
Furnishings (Home)
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