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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Portion of a Headdress
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Portion of a Headdress

Place CreatedPeru, South America
CultureChimu
PeriodLate Intermediate
Date1000-1450 CE
MediumSilver alloy
Credit LineGift of Cora W. and Laurence C. Witten II
Dimensions12 1/4 x 17 7/8 in. (31.1 x 45.4 cm)
Object number1992.015.283
Published ReferencesSotheby's New York, Pre-Columbian Art (May 31, 1985), lot 230.
ProvenanceEx coll. Nora and John Wise (ca. 1902-1981), New York and Connecticut. Ex coll. Laurence (1926-1995) and Cora (1931-2023) Witten, United States, purchased from Sotheby's New York, May 31, 1985, lot 230.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas