Golden feathers decorated with stylized faces

CultureNasca
Titles
  • Golden feathers decorated with stylized faces
  • Plume Ornament
Date100 BC–700 AD
PlacePeru, South America
MediumGold
Dimensions9 5/8 × 2 5/8 in. (24.4 × 6.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.904
Non exposé

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ProvenanceKen Klassen, Bellington, Washington, before April 23, 1993 [1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least April 23, 1993—2001 [1]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Inventory- described on April 23, 1993, purchased from Ken Klassen.

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