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

Effigy Bead

Possible OriginOaxaca, Mexico, North America
CultureMixtec (?)
PeriodEarly Postclassic
Date900 - 1200
MediumStone
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions1 15/16 x 1 in. (4.9 x 2.5 cm)
Object number1991.002.193
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased 1973.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Stone Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Effigy Head Bead
900-1200 CE
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University. Photo by Michael McKelvey.
Human Effigy Bead
900-1200 CE