Unknown Central and South American
Crown adorned with ornaments depicting the Sun God

photo shop pasting of separate images of two-part object

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Crown adorned with ornaments depicting the Sun God
photo shop pasting of separate images of two-part object
CultureTiwanaku (Tiahuanaco)
Titles
  • Crown adorned with ornaments depicting the Sun God
  • Two-part Headdress
Datec. 300
PlaceChile, South America
PlacePeru, South America
PlaceBolivia, South America
MediumGold
DimensionsOther (Frontispiece): 6 15/16 × 6 3/4 in. (17.7 × 17.1 cm)
Other (Headband): 3 9/16 × 6 1/2 × 16 15/16 in. (9 × 16.5 × 43.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2001.863.A,.B
Not on view

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Provenance[David Bernstein Fine Art, New York, before May 22, 2001] [1] [2]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913—2008), Houston, by at least May 22, 2001[1] [2]; given to MFAH, 2001.

[1] Glassell Inventory, described on May 22, 2001.
[2] Glassell Album #15.

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