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Written by: Kerem TekinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 182055
ChancayNecklace Strung with Indigenous and Imported Beads
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Chancay |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 10th–16th century |
| Culture / Origin | Peruvian Central Coast |
| Medium | Glass, shell, and ceramic with string |
| Dimensions | H.: 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Arts of the Americas |
| Type | Glass |
About the Artist
Chancay — Central coast, Peru Full biography →
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