Pectoral Depicting the Head of a Fanged Andean Condor Deity

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Pectoral Depicting the Head of a Fanged Andean Condor Deity
  • Plaque Ornament with Bird Deity Head
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 × 8 11/16 in. (15 × 22.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1196
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least 1994–until d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #13, precedes object bought at auction, May 1994.

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