Amulet Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird

Amulet Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird

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Amulet Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird
CultureSumba Island peoples
Titles
  • Amulet Pendant in the Form of a Water Bird
Date19th–early 20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold
Dimensions1 1/4 × 3/4 × 1 1/8 in. (3.2 × 1.9 × 2.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2282
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2002][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2002-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described 12/31/01.

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