Maskette

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Date created: 2000–600 BC (Early to Middle Formative period)

Culture/People: probably Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Walter Randel (Walter Randall/Walter Randal), Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; acquired by MAI through an exchange with Walter Randel (Walter Randel Gallery, New York) in 1965.
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Place: Tlatilco; Naucalpan de Juárez Municipality, Zumpango Region; México State; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Mexico

See related items: Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture); Masks and Masking

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/5590
Barcode: 235590.000

Object Type: Masks and Masking

Object Name: Maskette
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Modeled, painted, perforated
Dimensions: 13.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws62cd2265c-1a7b-494c-80a7-57e51d9b5d38

Record ID: NMAI_250843