Unknown Central and South American
Plume Ornament

CultureManteño (possibly)
Titles
  • Plume Ornament
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
PlaceEcuador
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 × 2 5/8 in. (7.4 × 6.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2545
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least August 1969–2004 [1]; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1] Glassell Album #6, before slide dated "AUG 69".

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