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Loop-handle vessel depicting a jaguar and coyote

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John Gilmer McGhee (1922–2018, an American artist living in Mexico); purchased by MAI from John McGhee in 1968.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Huastec (Huasteca) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
John G. McGhee (John Gilmer McGhee), Non-Indian, 1922-2018
Seller
John G. McGhee (John Gilmer McGhee), Non-Indian, 1922-2018
Date created
AD 1200–1550 (Late Post-Classic period)
Object Name
Loop-handle vessel depicting a jaguar and coyote
Media/Materials
Pottery
Techniques
Coiled/hand built, modeled, painted
Object Type
Containers and Vessels
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