Bead/beads

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Date created: AD 250–1100 (Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985
Seller: Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985
Presenter/funding source: Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987; Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Gisele Charat (1912-1985); purchased by MAI from Gisele Charat in 1965 using funds donated by Dr. Arthur Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector) and his wife Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (1919-2019).
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Place: Campeche State; Mexico

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/6371
Barcode: 236371.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Olivella shell/shells, pigment/pigments
Techniques: Carved, drilled
Dimensions: 6.5 x 3 x 2.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws687870fd2-06eb-42a9-9ff3-bd0d2d2af6ab

Record ID: NMAI_251329