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Object Number
17-3-20/C8024
Display Title
Stone pendant with carved human figure
Descriptions
Object Description
Jade or greenstone celt. Similar celts interpreted as depictions of shamans. Human figure, possibly wearing hat. Hands touching finger tips across belly. Mouth open with wide tongue or other object extending downward.
Inventory Description
Ground stone pendant, large, oval tapered bottom with carved human figure on
Classification
- Pendant
Department
Archaeological
Date
300BCE-CE500
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
/
Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
Nicoya
/
Nicoya
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 13.6 x 5.9 x 1.6 cm (5 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C8024
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Central American Expedition
(1916-1917)
Intermediary
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1916-1917)
Collector
Padre Valosco
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