Unknown Central and South American
Shaman Ornament

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Shaman Ornament
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumBone with turquoise inlay
DimensionsOverall: 2 11/16 × 2 5/16 in. (6.8 × 5.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.895
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. Collection, Houston;
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2010, 2010.895

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