Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine)
c. 900–1550
Maker Unknown
Art of the Americas
Tunjos (Votive Offering Figurine), c. 900–1550. Colombia, Muisca style, 10th-16th century. Cast gold; overall: 11.6 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm (4 9/16 x 1 x 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen 1947.17
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Metalwork
- Formatted Medium
- cast gold
- Dimensions
- Overall: 11.6 x 2.6 x 0.8 cm (4 9/16 x 1 x 5/16 in.)
- Departments
- Art of the Americas
- Accession Number
- 1947.17
- Credit Line
- In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humphreys, gift of their daughter Helen
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region
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