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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Greenstone Pendant Fragment with Incised Human Face
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Greenstone Pendant Fragment with Incised Human Face

AAT Object Techniqueincising
AAT Object Form/Functionheads (representations)
AAT Object Form/Functiongems (worked stones)
AAT Object Form/Functionpendants (jewelry)
Possible OriginGuatemala, North America
CultureMaya
PeriodEarly Classic
Dateca. 500 CE
MediumJade (?)
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions15/16 x 1 1/2 in. (2.4 x 3.8 cm)
Object number1990.011.094
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased from Genevieve Arnold (1928-2005), Atlanta, Georgia, July 12, 1982.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas