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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Effigy Head Bead

Possible OriginOaxaca, Mexico, North America
CultureMixtec (?)
PeriodEarly Postclassic
Date900-1200 CE
MediumStone
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions5/8 x 11/16 in. (1.6 x 1.7 cm)
Object number1991.002.203
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased 1973.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas