Funerary mask

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Date created: AD 1200-1500

Culture/People: probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Presenter/funding source: Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in London, England, using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).
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Place: Peru

See related items: Chimú (archaeological culture); Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 13/1594
Barcode: 131594.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items

Object Name: Funerary mask
Media/Materials: Gold
Techniques: Hammered, repoussé
Dimensions: 22 x 17 x 2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ddc5a0b0-3567-4c83-be2d-0b2732f8b74b

Record ID: NMAI_141117