Human figure

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Date created: 250 BC–AD 650 (Late Formative to Early Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological) (attributed)
Previous owner: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Seller: Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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Place: Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Mexico

See related items: Northern Mesoamerica (archaeological); Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 16/3409
Barcode: 163409.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Human figure
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Carved, polished

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6f874672b-f0fc-4179-a152-f8be168c1e87

Record ID: NMAI_175146