1940.5 Eisenlohr, The Open Gate
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
In 1930 Edward G. Eisenlohr, an accomplished painter and draftsman, produced his first lithograph.
1923.1 Eisenlohr, The Sentinel of Box Canyon
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Need to verify if this was or was not a purchase prize from an exhibition.
1920.2 Eisenlohr, Autumn's Woods
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
NOTES
no date- added search datesto TMS- 1899-1920 based on the date he returns to Dallas fro
1972.23.2.McD Ceremonial rod (Peru, Chimú)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This ceremonial rod is claimed to derive from a cache of offerings found on the southern coast of Peru. Despite the reputed recovery from southern Peru, the cached objects reflect principally north coast designs. In this example, the metal sheath of the wooden rod bears a north coast-style crescent-shaped element.
1976.W.487 Lime Container (Poporo) (Colombia, Muisca)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Coca chewing was and remains a common practice in the Andean regions for its suppression of hunger and fatigue. Andean populations would also activate the alkaloids of the coca leaf through the use of a lime stimulant. The lime powd
1976.W.450 Nose Ornament (Lateral Prolongations) (Colombia, Zenú (Sinú))
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá; and in the southwest, Quimbaya, Calima, Tolima, and Nariño.
1976.W.451 Ear Ornament (Semicircle Cast Filigree) (Colombia, Zenú (Sinú))
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá; and in the southwest, Quimbaya, Calima, Tolima, and Nariño.
1976.W.452 Ear Ornament (Semicircle Cast Filigree) (Colombia, Zenú (Sinú))
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá; and in the southwest, Quimbaya, Calima, Tolima, and Nariño.
1976.W.453 Nose Ornament (Semicircle Cast Filigree) (Colombia, Zenú (Sinú))
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá; and in the southwest, Quimbaya, Calima, Tolima, and Nariño.
1976.W.456 Ear Ornament (Closed Half-Moon Filigree) (Colombia, Zenú (Sinú))
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The pre-Hispanic goldwork of Colombia is traditionally classified by archaeological zones, or regions, each with stylistic associations, varying in iconography and technology: Zenú (Sinú) and Tairona in northwestern Colombia; Muisca in the central highlands southeast of Bogotá; and in the southwest, Quimbaya, Calima, Tolima, and Nariño.