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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Nobleman (Siulu) in Festive Attire
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Nobleman (Siulu) in Festive Attire

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Dateca. 1880
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsSight: 4 7/8 x 3 in. (12.4 x 7.6 cm)
Mat: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Terms
    Object number2004.40
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionThis nobleman, or siulu, wears a stiff, dark necklace called a kalabubu. It is a sign of his high status and was probably handed down in his family as an heirloom.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Classic Veracruz
    ca. 200-400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamileke people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    664-332 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    after 1910 (printed 1992)
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Artist Unknown
    late 19th to early 20th century (printed 1992)