Tubular bead

Tubular bead

AD 300-700
Culture
Greater Chiriqui
Country
Costa Rica
Style/Tradition
Diquís
Object
bead
Medium
This bead was formed using a combination of carving, drilling, and polishing techniques.
Accession Number
1994.938
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer
Tubular bead. AD 300-700. This bead was formed using a combination of carving, drilling, and polishing techniques.. Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer. 1994.938.
Dimensions
length: 1 in, 2.5400 cm; diameter: 1/2 in, 1.2700 cm
Department
Mayer Center, Arts of the Ancient Americas
Collection
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Known Provenance
(Enrique Vargas-Alfaro) [1915-2008], San Jose, Costa Rica and Atlanta, GA; Purchased by Frederick R. [1928-2007] and Jan Mayer, Denver, CO, October 1969 [1]; Gifted to the Denver Art Museum, 1994 [1] On loan to the Denver Art Museum, 1993

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