Ornament in the Form of a Human Figure with Felines

CultureChimú
Titles
  • Ornament in the Form of a Human Figure with Felines
Date1100–1450 AD
PlacePeru
MediumBone, cotton, and wool string
DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 × 1 9/16 × 11/16 in. (7.5 × 3.9 × 1.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1090
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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least July, 1971–until d. 2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Album #7, slide dated "MAR-JUL 71."

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