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Object Number 52-26-20/18983
Display Title Small jadite celt - butt end carved as stylized human head; bored to wear as pen
Descriptions
Object Description Small jadite celt - butt end carved as stylized human head; bored to wear as pendant;
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, carved human effigy, polished
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm (3 3/8 x 13/16 x 3/4 in.) Weight (Weight): 5.66 oz. (fract)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-26-20/18983

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