Human figure
Object Details
- Culture/People
- possibly Chupícuaro (archaeological culture) (attributed)
- Previous owner
- Monique Grant (Monique Purris Grant/Mrs. Albert J. Grant), Non-Indian
- Seller
- Monique Grant (Monique Purris Grant/Mrs. Albert J. Grant), Non-Indian
- Collection History
- Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Monique Grant; purchased by MAI from Monique Grant in 1965.
- Contact Us
- Have a concern, a correction, or something to add? Contact us: https://nmai.si.edu/collections-statement
- Date created
- 300-100 BC
- Catalog Number
- 23/5837
- Barcode
- 235837.000
- Object Type
- Sculpture/Carving/Figures
- Object Name
- Human figure
- Media/Materials
- Shell/shells
- Techniques
- Carved, drilled
- Place
- Guanajuato State; Mexico
- See related items
- Chupícuaro (archaeological culture)
- Sculpture/Carving/Figures
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Record ID
- NMAI_251155
- Metadata Usage (text)
- CC0
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e33591c7-3aed-48e4-9e4d-fe99e36c1118
There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .
International media Interoperability Framework
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

