Pendant

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Date created: AD 1200–1550 (Late Post-Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Huastec (Huasteca) (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Heber R. Bishop, Non-Indian, 1840-1902

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Heber R. Bishop (1840-1902, a New York City businessman and collector with specific interests in jade); probably sold at auction in New York City with other items from Bishop's collection in 1906; acquired by George Heye from an unknown source circa 1912.
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Place: Tierra Blanca; Tierra Blanca Municipality, Papaloapan Region; Veracruz State; Mexico

See related items: Huastec (Huasteca) (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: 2/9498
Barcode: 029498.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Pendant
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Carved, incised, polished, drilled
Dimensions: 6 x 3.5 x 3 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6444dcc56-44cb-4d64-bc64-cb278af764d3

Record ID: NMAI_31558