Object Details
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John S. Williams (1901-1982, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee); lent by John S. Williams to MAI in 1958 in memory of his father, Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, also a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee), and his son Blair S. Williams II (1930-1953); donated to MAI in 1967 by John S. Williams.
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- Data Source
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Culture/People
- probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)
- Previous owner
- John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
- Lender
- John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
- Donor
- John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
- Honoree
- Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953
- Blair S. Williams, II, Non-Indian, 1930-1953
- Date created
- AD 900–1470 (Late Intermediate Period)
- Object Name
- Staff head with bird design and attached bells
- Media/Materials
- Bronze
- Techniques
- Cast, engraved
- Dimensions
- 33 x 11.5 x 3.5 cm
- Object Type
- Personal items
