• Culture/People:

    probably Zenú (Sinú) (archaeological) (attributed)

  • Object name:

    Ornament

  • Date created:

    AD 500-1500

  • Place:

    Río Sinú east bank 140 miles above mouth; Córdoba Department; Colombia

  • Media/Materials:

    Gold

  • Techniques:

    Hammered, perforated

  • Collection History/Provenance:

    Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of G. Amsinck & Co (a New York import/export firm with operations in Latin America); purchased by George Heye/ MAI in 1916.

  • Catalog number:

    5/3955

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