Pendant in the form of a man's head

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Date created: AD 100–700 (Early Intermediate Period)

Culture/People: probably Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller: André Emmerich Gallery (André Emmerich Inc.), 1954-1998
Seller agent: André Emmerich, Non-Indian, 1924-2007

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from the André Emmerich Gallery (New York City), operated by André Emmerich (1924-2007), in 1964.
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Place: North Coast; Peru

See related items: Moche (Mochica) (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 23/4864
Barcode: 234864.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Pendant in the form of a man's head
Media/Materials: Gold
Techniques: Cast

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68a922576-24b3-4f35-8c30-6b4803e75747

Record ID: NMAI_250186