Female figure

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Date created: 4400–1450 BC

Culture/People: probably Valdivia (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Eugenia Rodriguez Cucalon, Non-Indian
Seller: Eugenia Rodriguez Cucalon, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Eugenia Rodriguez Cucalon; purchased by MAI from Eugenia Rodriguez Cucalon in 1973.
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Place: Valdivia; Santa Elena Canton; Guayas Province; Ecuador

See related items: Valdivia (archaeological culture); Sculpture/Carving/Figures
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Andes

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 24/8730
Barcode: 248730.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Female figure
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Modeled, incised
Dimensions: 4 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6149ce9c9-0221-4094-b8af-743604aafe7c

Record ID: NMAI_264085