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Artifact Record Details
1997.15.0382

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Festival Effigy Vessel (1997.15.0382)
Classification Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifact : Effigy
Visual Description None
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location America, South, Ecuador
Period/Date , Late 20th century
Culture
Locality/Archaeological Site

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 22.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 10.8 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 6.3 cm
Weight 284 g
Measuring Remarks Weight converted to grams from ounces (10 oz.)
Materials Ceramic, Pigment--Multi
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Painting, Rubbing
Munsell Color Information waived

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Scholarly Notes “Montalvo. 1972 Christmas festival. 10 pieces. Latex finish. Makers unknown. Other half of this is in the Museum of the Central Bank of Ecuador.“ - N. Whitten, label 1998 “‘muta‘ bagre. (nuatt).“ - Handwritten Whitten note found inside vessel, 5/7/99
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman E. and Dorothea S. Whitten
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A