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Object Number 2004.29.7975
Display Title Maya Indian Feathered Dragon Calendarium
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Nicaragua / Found at Greytown, Nicaragua by Wm. Gregory who brought it to Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Gregory was a ship owner. At his death he left the antiquity to his brother-in-law, Thos. Allen, from whom it passed to its present owner - Dr. Wm. De Ryee of Corpus Christi, Texas. Presented by Miss A. C. Fletcher, 1885. / [on label in photo] Antiquity / Dr. Wm. de Ryee Collection, Corpus Christi, Texas / Maya Feathered Dragon Calendarium
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Artifact
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Central American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 × 15.24 cm (2 1/2 × 6 in.)

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