Qero/Kero

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Date created: AD 1550-1800

Culture/People: probably Colonial Inka (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Carlebach Gallery
Seller: Carlebach Gallery
Seller agent: Julius Carlebach (Julius Hirsch Carlebach), Non-Indian, 1909-1964

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1950 from the Julius Carlebach Gallery (New York), operated by Julius Carlebach (1909-1964).
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Place: Southern Highlands; Peru

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 21/6919
Barcode: 216919.000

Object Type: Food/Beverage Serving

Object Name: Qero/Kero
Media/Materials: Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum, lead
Techniques: Carved, painted, aboriginally repaired
Dimensions: 17 x 15 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ef3e5832-c887-4150-add1-5e8968c1dc8f

Record ID: NMAI_231398