2010.531

Object Title
Pestle with face
Measurements
l: 6 1/4 in, diam: 3 in
Creation Date
AD 600-1200
Credit Line
Gift of David Bernstein - New York in memory of Frederick R. Mayer
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Before 1550
Provenance Information
Collection of Dan Purcara, New York, by 1970s; Collection of David Bernstein (David Bernstein Fine Arts), New York; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2010
Exhibition Information
None known
Publication Information
None known
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The DAM collection includes few stone tools from peoples from the ancient Caribbean and by the Taino; acquisition allows opportunity to put objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2010.529

Object Title
Grindstone
Measurements
h: 2 in; diam: 3 in
Creation Date
AD 600-1200
Credit Line
Gift of David Bernstein - New York in memory of Frederick R. Mayer
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Before 1550
Provenance Information
Collection of Dan Purcara, New York, by 1970s; Collection of David Bernstein (David Bernstein Fine Arts), New York; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2010
Exhibition Information
None known
Publication Information
None known
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The DAM collection includes few stone tools from peoples from the ancient Caribbean and by the Taino; acquisition allows opportunity to put objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2010.532-34

Object Title
Blade
Measurements
1) 6 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 3/4"; 2) 3 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 1/2"; 3) 7 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/4"
Creation Date
2000 BC - AD 900
Credit Line
Gift of David Bernstein - New York in memory of Frederick R. Mayer
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Before 1550
Provenance Information
Collection of Dan Purcara, New York, by 1970s; Collection of David Bernstein (David Bernstein Fine Arts), New York; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2010
Exhibition Information
None known
Publication Information
None known
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The DAM collection includes few stone tools from peoples from the ancient Caribbean and by the Taino; acquisition allows opportunity to put objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

1) 2010.530; 2) 2010.535-539

Object Title
Axe Head
Measurements
1) 7" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/2"; 2) 11 1/4" x 4 1/4" x 2 1/4"; 3) 8 1/2" x 3" x 1 1/4"; 4) 5 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"; 5) 4" x 1 3/4" x 1"; 6) 2 3/8" x 1 1/8" x 1/2"
Creation Date
1) AD 600-1200; 2) AD 1200-1500
Credit Line
Gift of David Bernstein - New York in memory of Frederick R. Mayer
Museum Contact
provenance@denverartmuseum.org
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Museum's Definition of Antiquity
Before 1550
Provenance Information
Collection of Dan Purcara, New York, by 1970s; Collection of David Bernstein (David Bernstein Fine Arts), New York; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 2010
Exhibition Information
None known
Publication Information
None known
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
The DAM collection includes few stone tools from peoples from the ancient Caribbean and by the Taino; acquisition allows opportunity to put objects into public domain and facilitate further research.

2008.186

Object Title
Pottery whistle
Measurements
26.67 cm (10 ½ in.)
Creation Date
A.D. 1000-1500
Credit Line
Gift from the Collection of Shirley and Hy Zaret
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/ocarina-516422
Provenance Information
1999, J. Osario, Canada; 1999, sold by Osario to Lands Beyond Gallery, New York; sold by Lands Beyond to Hy and Shirley Zaret, Westport, CT; 2008, gift of Shirley Zaret to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 2008)
Exhibition Information
None known.
Publication Information
None known.
Section of the AAMD Guidelines relied upon for the exception to 1970
Cumulative facts and circumstances
Explain why the object fits the exception set forth above
This Taino whistle comes from Puerto Rico, a commonwealth territory of the United States.

TL.2009.20.190

Object Title
Effigy "Collar"
Measurements
H: 18 3/8 x W: 4 1/2 x D: 17 1/2 in. (46.7 x 11.4 x 44.5 cm)
Creation Date
n.d.
Credit Line
Gift of John G. Bourne Foundation, 2013
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80345
Provenance Information
Throckmorton Fine Arts, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; John G. Bourne, August 22, 2006, by purchase; given to John G. Bourne Foundation, 2006 [1]; given to Walters Art Museum, 2013.
Exhibition Information
No known exhibitions.
Publication Information
Reents-Budet, Dorie. Exploring art of the ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection. Baltimore: Walters Art Museum, 2012.
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 promised gift began in April 2005.
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