Ancient American Art in The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

The new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing for ancient American art reintroduces the Museum's extraordinary collection to a new generation of visitors while providing greater illumination of the ancestral arts of the Americas.

Ornament

Inspired by a Zenú ear ornament, this embroidery is inspired by lost-wax metalwork.

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    Ear Ornament
    Zenú; Colombia, Caribbean Lowlands
    Gold; 1–1000 CE
    Gift and Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1974, 1977   1974.271.59

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    Ornament Pillow
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    Ornament Throw
    $1,025.00
    $1,025.00
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Pluma

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    Miniature Tunic
    Ica; Peru, Ica Valley
    Cotton, feathers; 12th–13th century
    The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979   1979.206.689

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    Miniature Tunic
    Ica; Peru, Putumayo River
    Cotton, feathers; 12th–13th century
    Bequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993   1994.35.117

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    Pluma Throw
    $975.00
    $975.00
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    Pluma Pillow
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Kero Faces

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    Kero
    Quechua; Peru
    Wood (escallonia), pigmented resin inlay; late 17th century
    Bequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993   1994.35.26

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Winged Runner Pillow

The motif on our Winged Runner Pillow draws its inspiration from an ear ornament crafted about 400–700 CE by a Moche artisan in Peru. The central figure, likely a portrayal of an anthropomorphized bird—perhaps a hawk—is brought to life through vibrant embroidery.

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    Ear ornament with winged runner
    Moche; Peru, North Coast
    Gold, turquoise, sodalite, shell; 400–700 CE
    Gift and Bequest of Alice K. Bache, 1966, 1977   66.196.40

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    Winged Runner Pillow
    $300.00
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