Human figure

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Date created: 2000–850 BC (Early Formative period)

Culture/People: probably Olmec (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Fred C. Petersen (Fred Peterson), Non-Indian
Seller: Fred C. Petersen (Fred Peterson), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Fred C. Petersen (of Dunedin, Florida); purchased by MAI from Fred C. Petersen in 1965.
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Place: Mexico

See related items: Olmec (archaeological culture); Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5495
Barcode: 235495.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Human figure
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Modeled
Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.8 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws613f4e968-2502-409b-b67a-92a4d82c8c82

Record ID: NMAI_250133