probably Gran Coclé Tradition: Macaracas style (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Neville A. Harte, Non-Indian, 1907-1997
Eva M. Harte (Eva Melcolichif/Mrs. Neville A. Harte), Non-Indian, 1915-2002
Seller
Neville A. Harte, Non-Indian, 1907-1997
Eva M. Harte (Eva Melcolichif/Mrs. Neville A. Harte), Non-Indian, 1915-2002
Presenter/funding source
Sackler Fund
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologists Neville A. Harte (1907-1997, U.S. Army, retired) and his wife Eva M. Harte (1915-2002); purchased by MAI from Neville and Eva Harte in 1967 using monies from the "Sackler Fund," an MAI acquisition fund with many donors, including Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector).
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