Culture/People

probably Chimú (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Presenter/funding source

Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928

Object Name

Funerary mask

Media/Materials

Gold

Techniques

Hammered, repoussé

Dimensions

23.5 x 38 x 3.0 cm

Object Type

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Place

North Coast; Peru

Date created

AD 1200-1500

Collection History

Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1926 using funds donated by MAI trustee Harmon W. Hendricks (1846-1928).

Catalog Number

14/9757

Barcode

149757.000

See related items

Chimú (archaeological culture)

Ceremonial/Ritual items

Data Source

National Museum of the American Indian

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