Bead/beads

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Date created: AD 100–1550 (Early to Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Possible owner: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Thea (Mrs. George) Heye and donated to MAI by her or purchased with funds donated by her in 1921.
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Place: Valley of Mexico; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Mexico

See related items: Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 10/6915
Barcode: 106915.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead/beads
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Carved, drilled, polished
Dimensions: 5 x 1 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e88e8b0e-d890-457e-af2b-553bb8391170

Record ID: NMAI_114249