Pre-Columbian Clay Figurines (Exhibition)

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Exist Dates

1968 July 1 - 1968 July 31

Biographical or Historical Note

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Exhibition. Opened July 1, 1968 and closed July 31, 1968. Located in the Grand Gallery at the American Museum of Natural History. "Pre-Columbian Clay Figurines", an Exhibit of the Month, featured two Pre-Columbian clay figurines from Mexico.

Summary

"Pre-Columbian Clay Figurines", an Exhibit of the Month, featured two Pre-Columbian clay figurines from Mexico. The fired-clay sculptures were estimated to have been made between 600-1000 A.D. and became part of the new Hall of Mexico and Central America. The figurines were on view in the 77th St. foyer of The American Museum of Natural History from July 1 through July 30, 1968.

Sources

    American Museum of Natural History Press Release, June 27, 1968. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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temporary exhibition
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American Museum of Natural History. Grand Gallery.
Location of exhibition.

Written by: Roxanne Edwards
Last modified: 2019 February 8


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