Bowl used to hold hearts of sacrificial victims

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Date created: AD 1325–1521 (Post Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Seller: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Mexico

See related items: Aztec (archaeological culture); Ceremonial/Ritual items
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/3405
Barcode: 163405.000

Object Type: Ceremonial/Ritual items
Native Term: cuauhxicalli

Object Name: Bowl used to hold hearts of sacrificial victims
Media/Materials: Greenstone
Techniques: Carved, polished, incised
Dimensions: 13.3 x 6 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64c91ec88-7b85-4996-99bc-fc5d4b478636

Record ID: NMAI_175142