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Ear ornament

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI through an exchange with art and antiquities dealer Leon Buki in 1973.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Circumpuna Andes: Humahuaca-Inka style (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner
Leon Buki, Non-Indian
Date created
AD 1000–1500 (Late Intermediate to Inka period)
Object Name
Ear ornament
Media/Materials
Gold
Techniques
Hammered, bent
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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