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Chest ornament/Pectoral

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Alberto Reid; purchased by MAI in 1917 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Mapuche
Previous owner
Alberto Reid, Non-Indian
Seller
Alberto Reid, Non-Indian
Presenter/funding source
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928
Date created
1880-1900
Object Name
Chest ornament/Pectoral
Media/Materials
Silver
Techniques
Hammered, stamped, perforated
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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