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Object Number
17-3-20/C8033
Display Title
Anthropomorphic greenstone pendant
Descriptions
Object Description
Crudely rendered anthropomorphic greenstone (jade?) figurine. Face depicted with two circular drill holes for eyes, and horizontal slits for the mouth and nose. The figure wears a tall hat, constricted in the middle. Arms are not shown. A third drill hole represents a navel. The base of the figure is split to represent two legs.
Inventory Description
Ground stone pendant, carved anthropomorphic shape, green
Classification
- Pendant
Department
Archaeological
Date
AD 500-800
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
/
Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
Nicoya
/
Nicoya
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.7 x 2 x 1.5 cm (2 1/4 x 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C8033
Provenance
Expedition
Peabody Museum Central American Expedition
(1916-1917)
Intermediary
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1916-1917)
Collector
Padre Valosco
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