Bird Pendant, one of nine

CultureNasca
Titles
  • Bird Pendant, one of nine
Date100 BC–700 AD
PlacePeru
MediumShell with stone inlay
DimensionsOverall: 5/8 × 1/2 in. (1.6 × 1.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1313.8
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least 1972–until d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album # 8, precedes slide dated "FEB 72".

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100 BC–700 AD
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Shell with stone inlay
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