Qero/Kero

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Date created: AD 1550-1800

Culture/People: probably Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960
Seller: Mauro Pando (Mauro Enrique Pando y Pomar), Non-Indian, 1896-ca. 1960
Presenter/funding source: James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Mauro Pando (1896-ca. 1960, a Peruvian antiquities dealer); purchased by MAI from Mauro Pando in 1921 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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Place: Highlands; Peru (inferred)

See related items: Colonial Inka (archaeological); Food/Beverage Serving

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/5637
Barcode: 105637.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Qero/Kero
Media/Materials: Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques: Carved, painted
Dimensions: 22.5 x 9.2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws685baa889-018a-42bc-b87f-02b9dab73615

Record ID: NMAI_113969