Object Title
Polychrome Shell Effigy
Measurements
L: 7 x W: 6 x D: 5 1/2 in. (17.8 x 15.2 x 14 cm)
Creation Date
1200-1500
Credit Line
Private Collection, New York, 2008
Museum Name
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/viewwoa.aspx?id=78435
Provenance Information
Ancient Art of the New World, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Private collection, December 1991 [mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2008, by gift.
Exhibition Information
No known exhibitions.
Publication Information
No known publications.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Gift or bequest expected or on loan prior to 2008
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
Communications between the Walters Art Museum and the donor of this gift began in November 2005.