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Polished serpentine pendant, depicting were-jaguar figure (?). Perforations at
Polished serpentine pendant, depicting were-jaguar figure (?). Perforations at
Object Number 973-24-20/24110
Display Title Polished serpentine pendant, depicting were-jaguar figure (?). Perforations at
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant or bead, carved zoomorphic figure perforated at neck, green
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero?
Additional Geographic Terms Mexico, Western
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 3.1 x 2.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24110

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