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Vessel used to hold liquids during rituals

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1953 from the Julius Carlebach Gallery (New York), operated by Julius Carlebach (1909-1964).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Quechua (attributed)
Previous owner
Carlebach Gallery
Seller
Carlebach Gallery
Seller agent
Julius Carlebach (Julius Hirsch Carlebach), Non-Indian, 1909-1964
Date created
circa 1900
Object Name
Vessel used to hold liquids during rituals
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Carved, drilled
Dimensions
40 x 16 x 9.8 cm
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
Indigenous Term
paqcha
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