Pair of Cone-Shaped Ear Ornaments with Monkeys

CultureNariño
Titles
  • Pair of Cone-Shaped Ear Ornaments with Monkeys
Date600–1600 AD
Made inEcuador (possibly)
Made inColombia (possibly)
MediumGold
DimensionsEach: 1 7/8 × 1 1/4 in. diameter (4.8 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.344.1,.2
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston, since at least May, 1971 [Glassell Album #7, slide dated "MAY 71"];
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.344.1
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Paper label on interior: 1 1/2

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