Unknown Central and South American
Ear Ornament with Andean Condor Heads

CultureChavín
Titles
  • Ear Ornament with Andean Condor Heads
Date900–200 BC
PlacePeru
MediumGold inlaid with green stones
DimensionsOverall: 7/8 × 4 13/16 in. (2.2 × 12.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.315
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
212M Jones Galleries
On view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by March 15, 2003–2008 [1] [2]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Inventory number precedes purchase on March 15, 2003.
[2] Robert Sonin report dated 3.10.2004.

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front of object
Unknown Central and South American
200 BC–400 AD
Gold and green stones
2010.606.1,.2
front of group, mounted to Plexiglas
Unknown Central and South American
Early 20th century
Green stone inlaid with shell and stone
2010.672.1-.5
Necklace
Unknown Central and South American
500–800 AD
Shells, inlaid stones
2001.1310
Necklace
Unknown Central and South American
500–800 AD
Shells, inlaid stones
2001.1309
Snuff Tablet
Unknown Central and South American
1100–1300 AD
Wood and inlaid stones
2002.4358
Necklace
Unknown Central and South American
100–800 AD
Shell inlaid with green stone and turquoise
2010.473
Necklace
Unknown Central and South American
100–800 AD
Shell inlaid with green stone and turquoise
2010.472
front of object
Unknown Central and South American
650–900 AD
Shell and inlaid stone
2001.1165.1,.2
front of object
Unknown Central and South American
200 BC–400 AD
Gold and green stone
2010.623
Head Ornament
Unknown Central and South American
100–800 AD
Gilt copper and green stone
2010.958
Pectoral Depicting the Head of a Fanged Andean Condor Deity
Unknown Central and South American
900–200 BC
Gold
2010.1196
front of object
Unknown Central and South American
900–200 BC
Gold
2010.1201