Nose ornament/Nose ring

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Date created: AD 1000-1500

Culture/People: probably Zenú (Sinú) (archaeological) (attributed)
Possible collector: Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958
Previous owner: Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958
Seller: Russell Hastings Millward (Russell H. Millward), Non-Indian, 1877-1958
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collected or purchased from local residents by Russell Hastings Millward (1877-1958, an author and explorer), probably during travels in Latin America between 1910 and 1916; purchased by MAI in 1918 from Russell Hastings Millward using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Santander Department; Colombia

See related items: Zenú (Sinú) (archaeological); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 7/7105
Barcode: 077105.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Nose ornament/Nose ring
Media/Materials: Gold
Techniques: Cast

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ea852308-3385-47e2-aebd-aba40a0b202d

Record ID: NMAI_83325