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String of nephrite and shell beads with 5 pendant nephrite beads in shape of hea
String of nephrite and shell beads with 5 pendant nephrite beads in shape of hea
Object Number 56-9-20/19743
Display Title String of nephrite and shell beads with 5 pendant nephrite beads in shape of hea
Descriptions
Object Description String of nephrite and shell beads with 5 pendant nephrite beads in shape of heads;
Inventory Description Ground stone beads, carved human heads, round, discoidal and tubular, polished.
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mixtec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 1.8 x 0.9 cm (1 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 140
Label on object 56-9-20/19743

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