Pendant in the form of a jaguar tooth

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Date created: AD 300–900 (Classic period)

Culture/People: possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Francis E. Ross (Francis Ellsworth Ross), Non-Indian, 1896-1991
Seller: Francis E. Ross (Francis Ellsworth Ross), Non-Indian, 1896-1991

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Francis E. Ross (1896-1991, an accountant with interests in jewelry and Latin American archaeology); purchased by MAI from Francis Ross in 1967.
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Place: Santa Cruz del Quiché; Santa Cruz del Quiché Municipality; Quiché Department, Southwest Region; Guatemala

See related items: Maya (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: 23/9996
Barcode: 239996.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Pendant in the form of a jaguar tooth
Media/Materials: Jade
Techniques: Carved, drilled, incised
Dimensions: 6 x 1.5 x 1 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws65f88bddf-c87d-48d7-acc9-efa994d126c4

Record ID: NMAI_255350