Ornament of a Fanged Deity

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Ornament of a Fanged Deity
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/16 × 3 1/4 in. (7.7 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.429
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.429

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front of object
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front of object
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Mask and Pair of Ear Ornaments
400 BC–400 AD
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Deity Effigy Beaker
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front of object
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Pair of Deity Head Ornaments
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Bone
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