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    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Wooden idol of standing figure holding a vessel

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1100–1470
    Medium: 

    Wood

    Accession Number: 
    2014.27.50
    Culture: 
    Central Andes, Chimú
    Period: 
    Late Intermediate Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Carved wooden post with figure mounted on top

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1100–1470
    Medium: 

    Wood

    Accession Number: 
    2014.27.51
    Culture: 
    Central Andes, Chimú
    Period: 
    Late Intermediate Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Ceremonial Staff

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1100–1470
    Medium: 

    Wood

    Accession Number: 
    2014.27.52
    Culture: 
    Central Andes, Chimú
    Period: 
    Late Intermediate Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Small wooden figurine

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1100–1470
    Medium: 

    Wood

    Accession Number: 
    2014.27.54
    Culture: 
    Central Andes, Chimú
    Period: 
    Late Intermediate Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center