Culture/People:
probably Inka (Inca) (archaeological) (attributed)
Object name:
Qero/Kero
Date created:
AD 1475-1532
Place:
Cusco (Cuzco) Region; Peru
Media/Materials:
Wood, tree pitch/gum
Techniques:
Carved, incised, aboriginally repaired
Collection History/Provenance:
Collection history unknown; purchased in Peru by Marshall H. Saville (1867-1935, MAI staff member), probably in 1925, using funds donated by Mrs. George (Thea) Heye.
Dimensions:
26 x 20 cm
Catalog number:
13/6899
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