Vessel in the form of a shark with a man in its mouth

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Date created: AD 1450–1550 (Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible collector: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Previous owner: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Seller: Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938
Presenter/funding source: James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928

Collection History: Probably collected or excavated by amateur archaeologist Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann (1867-1938, a physician stationed in Central America); purchased by MAI from Thomas Gann in 1919 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place: Lamanai (Indian Church); Orange Walk District; Belize

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Containers and Vessels
On View: NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 9/1594
Barcode: 091594.000

Object Type: Containers and Vessels

Object Name: Vessel in the form of a shark with a man in its mouth
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Modeled, painted
Dimensions: 25.5 x 12 x 9.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws651f9e982-a8a6-4303-82d9-b0942e181237

Record ID: NMAI_98882