Cup

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Culture/People: probably Highland Maya (attributed)
Seller: Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921
Previous owner: Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921; Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Joseph L. Jones (1833-1896, New Orleans, Louisiana); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Jones's widow, Susan Polk Jones (1842-1921), in 1906.
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Place: Santa Isabel (Ysabel); Guatemala

See related items: Highland Maya; Food/Beverage Serving

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 8/9632
Barcode: 089632.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Cup
Media/Materials: Gourd
Techniques: Carved, painted

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws667449c85-c8c7-4eaa-9dc4-6bee0ef9e4e1

Record ID: NMAI_96637