Avian Staff Top

Avian Staff Top

Public Domain

CultureZenú (Sinú)
Titles
  • Avian Staff Top
  • Stafftop in the Form of a Frigate Bird
Date1–1550 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1342
Not on view

Explore Further

Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
Provenance[Sotheby's, New York, November 25, 1996, lot 58]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, November 25, 1996–until d. 2008; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Avian Staff Top
Avian Staff Top
1–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1334
left side of object
Zoomorphic Pendant with Avian Head and Curling Tail
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1333
Toucan Staff Top
Toucan Staff Top
1–1550
Cast gold
2001.962
Labret (with bird on top)
Labret (with bird on top)
100 BC–600 AD
Gold
2001.1407
Labret (with bird on top)
Labret (with bird on top)
100 BC–600 AD
Gold and turquoise
2001.1408
Image Not Available for Ceremonial Staff
Ceremonial Staff
1100–1450 AD
Gold
2010.1100
Frigatebird Staff Finial
Frigatebird Staff Finial
1–1550 AD
Gold
2010.1328
Square Staff
Square Staff
1000–1470 AD
Gold
2002.4257
Staff with Bird
Staff with Bird
1000 BC–1600 AD
Gold foil
2002.4285
front of object
Pair of Plaques with Staff Gods
900–200 BC
Gold
2010.801.1,.2
front of object
Pair of Plaque Ornaments with Staff Gods
900–200 BC
Gold
2010.803.1,.2
Trumpet or Staff Finial
Trumpet or Staff Finial
100 BC–800 AD
Gold
2002.4324