Object Details
Culture/People
probably Quimbaya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Ralph M. Chait, Non-Indian, 1892-1975
Donor
Ralph M. Chait, Non-Indian, 1892-1975
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Ralph M. Chait (1892-1975, owner of a New York City art gallery); donated to MAI by Ralph Chait in 1970.
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Date created
AD 700–1600 (Late Quimbaya period)
Catalog Number
24/3594
Barcode
243594.000
Object Type
Music and Sound
Object Name
Bell
Media/Materials
Silver
Techniques
Cast
Place
Cali; Cali Municipality; Valle del Cauca Department; Colombia
See related items
Quimbaya (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Link to Original Record
Record ID
NMAI_259319