Unknown Central and South American
Necklace Assembly of Bird Head Ornaments and Beads

CultureVicús
Titles
  • Necklace Assembly of Bird Head Ornaments and Beads
Date200 BC–400 AD
PlacePeru
MediumGold and turquoise
DimensionsOverall (length, doubled): 15 3/4 × 1 in. (40 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.490
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least 1967 [Glassell Album #3, slide dated "DEC 67"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.490

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