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Bell

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1967 from the Rassiga Gallery in New York City, owned and operated by Everett Rassiga (1921-2003).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly West Mexican Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Rassiga Gallery (Everett Rassiga Inc.)
Seller
Rassiga Gallery (Everett Rassiga Inc.)
Seller agent
Everett Rassiga (Edward Rassiga), Non-Indian, 1921-2003
Date created
300 BC-AD 600
Object Name
Bell
Media/Materials
Copper
Techniques
Cast
Object Type
Music and Sound
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