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.

2008.843

Object Title
Female Figurine
Measurements
H. 3 13/16 in., W. 1 1/4 in.
Creation Date
1200-500 BC
Credit Line
Gift of Mary C. Lanius
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
www.denverartmuseum.org
Provenance Information
In the collection of Mary C. Lanius of Denver, Colorado since the 1970's.
Exhibition Information
None know prior to DAM acquisition.
Publication Information
None known prior to DAM acquisition.
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 site of Tlatilco in central Mexico was discovered by brickmakers mining clay in the 1930's. Its extensive burial grounds were excavated from the 1940's until the 1960's. Thousands of figurines (probably including this example) were uncovered during this period. Its acquisition by the Denver Art Museum facilitates public appreciation and education, and makes this object accessible to scholars for research.

2008.842

Object Title
Figurine Holding Instrument
Measurements
2 7/8 in., 1 3/4 in.
Creation Date
200 BC-AD 200
Credit Line
Gift of Mary C. Lanius
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
www.denverartmuseum.org
Provenance Information
In the collection of Mary C. Lanius of Denver, Colorado since the 1970's.
Exhibition Information
None known prior to DAM acquisition.
Publication Information
None known prior to DAM acquisition.
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
Looting of archaeological sites in western Mexico was already under way in the late 19th century, and continued throughout the first half of the 20th century. West Mexican ceramic figures and figurines were widely collected from the 1940's through the 1970's. This figurine expands the range of form and subject matter that can be displayed by the Denver Art Museum. Its acquisition by a public institution facilitates public appreciation of Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, and makes this object accessible to scholars.

2008.841

Object Title
Figurine with Hands on Hips
Measurements
H. 2 3/4 in., W. 1 1/4 in.
Creation Date
200 BC-AD 200
Credit Line
Gift of Mary C. Lanius
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
www.denverartmuseum.org
Provenance Information
In the collection of Mary C. Lanius of Denver, Colorado, since the 1970's.
Exhibition Information
None known prior to DAM acquisition.
Publication Information
None known prior to DAM acquisition.
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
Looting of archaeological sites in western Mexico was already under way in the late 19th century, and continued throughout the first half of the 20th century. West Mexican ceramic figures and figurines were widely collected from the 1940's through the 1970's. This whistle figurine expands the range of form and subject matter that can be displayed by the Denver Art Museum. Its acquisition by a public institution facilitates public appreciation of Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, and makes this object accessible to scholars.

2009.20.296

Object Title
Human Effigy Flute
Measurements
H: 6 3/16 x W: 3 3/8 x D: 2 5/8 in. (15.7 x 8.5 x 6.7 cm)
Creation Date
200 BC-AD 300
Credit Line
Bequest of John G. Bourne, 2017
Culture
Country of Origin
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80451
Provenance Information
John G. Bourne [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2017.
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.

2009.20.295

Object Title
Figurine Head
Measurements
H: 3 5/8 x W: 1 x D: 1 15/16 in. (9.21 x 2.6 x 5 cm)
Creation Date
300 BC-AD 250
Credit Line
Bequest of John G. Bourne, 2017
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80450
Provenance Information
John G. Bourne [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2017.
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.

2009.20.293

Object Title
Figural Urn
Measurements
H: 27 1/16 x W: 16 5/8 x D: 12 5/8 in. (68.8 x 42.3 x 32 cm)
Creation Date
AD 450-650
Credit Line
Bequest of John G. Bourne, 2017
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80448
Provenance Information
Ron Messick Fine Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; John G. Bourne, September 13, 1999, by purchase; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2017.
Exhibition Information
Exploring Art of the Ancient Americas: The John Bourne Collection Gift. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore; Albuquerque Museum of Art & History; Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Nashville. 2012-2013.
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.

TL.2009.20.291

Object Title
Processional Scene (Men Carrying Pulque Jars)
Measurements
H: 7 3/8 x W: 12 3/16 x D: 8 3/16 in. (18.73 x 30.99 x 20.83 cm)
Creation Date
n.d.
Credit Line
Gift of John G. Bourne Foundation, 2013
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80446
Provenance Information
Stendahl Galleries, Los Angeles [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; John G. Bourne, January 1, 2001, by purchase; given to John G. Bourne Foundation, 2001 [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.

2009.20.289

Object Title
Shaman Effigy Vessel
Measurements
H: 14 1/4 x W: 9 5/8 x D: 6 15/16 in. (36.2 x 24.5 x 17.7 cm)
Creation Date
100 BC-AD 300
Credit Line
Bequest of John G. Bourne, 2017
Culture
Country of Origin
Object Type
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80444
Provenance Information
John G. Bourne [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2017.
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 gift / promised gift began in April 2005.

2009.20.287.1

Object Title
Seated Male Figure with Tall Vessel
Measurements
H: 17 1/4 x W: 9 x D: 5 11/16 in. (43.8 x 22.9 x 14.5 cm)
Creation Date
300 BC-AD 200
Credit Line
Bequest of John G. Bourne, 2017
Country of Origin
Object Type
Materials / Techniques
Object URL
http://art.thewalters.org/detail/80442
Provenance Information
Economos Works of Art [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; John G. Bourne, May 12, 1994, by purchase; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 2017.
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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