Bead in the form of a human head

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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)
Presenter/funding source: Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI in 1923 from an unknown source using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.
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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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 12/3463
Barcode: 123463.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Bead in the form of a human head
Media/Materials: Jade
Techniques: Carved, drilled, polished

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws624e10aa3-51c6-41b6-b788-f0a63551bb34

Record ID: NMAI_132822