Core (Image withheld, pending review)

Date created
1500 BC–AD 1550 (Formative to Post-Classic period)
Culture/People
possibly Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological) (attributed)
Possible collector
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Previous owner
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Seller
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Presenter/funding source
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928
Collection History
Probably collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1919 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place
Petén Department, Petén Region; Guatemala
See related items
Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological)
Materials: Prepared
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
9/6553
Barcode
096553.000
Object Type
Materials: Prepared
Object Name
Core (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials
Obsidian
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c7111e58-562a-46c0-954e-9ee4619a0744
Record ID
NMAI_104303