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Qero/Kero

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mauro Pando (1896-ca. 1960, a Peruvian antiquities dealer); purchased by MAI from Mauro Pando circa 1918.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Colonial Inka (Inca)
Seller
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960
Previous owner
Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960
Date created
AD 1550-1800
Object Name
Qero/Kero
Media/Materials
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques
Carved, painted
Dimensions
31 x 20 x 7.5 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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