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Object Number
62-46-20/21221
Display Title
Necklace of gold beads, links and replicas of 3 small (1 1/2") human figures
Descriptions
Object Description
Necklace of gold beads, links and replicas of 3 small (1 1/2") human figures, the originals of which came from the Sacred Cenote
Inventory Description
Metal, gold necklace, round beads and links w/ three effigy figures, triangular
Classification
- Metal
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Yucatan
/
<County>
/
<City>
/
Chichen Itza
Materials
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 44 x 16 x 1 cm (17 5/16 x 6 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
62-46-20/21221
Provenance
Collector
Edward Herbert Thompson
Intermediary
President and Fellows of Harvard College
(12/04/1962)
Donor
Donated by
Estate of Mabel F. Austin
(12/04/1962)
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