Pendant depicted a priest

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Date created: AD 250–950 (Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Father Luis S. Ortiz, Non-Indian
Previous seller: Father Luis S. Ortiz, Non-Indian
Previous owner: William De Forest Haynes, Non-Indian, 1862-1932
Donor: William De Forest Haynes, Non-Indian, 1862-1932

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased from Father Luis S. Ortiz (of Teposcolula, Oaxaca) by William De Forest Haynes (1862-1932, a New York City businessman) at an unknown date; donated to MAI by William De Forest Haynes in 1923.
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Place: Monte Albán; Oaxaca de Juárez Municipality, Centro District, Valles Centrales Region; Oaxaca State; Mexico
Geographical Areas: Valley of Oaxaca

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: 12/621
Barcode: 120621.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Pendant depicted a priest
Media/Materials: Jadeite
Techniques: Carved, drilled, polished
Dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 2 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6972e5110-f193-46b5-b17a-5c190d3073d4

Record ID: NMAI_129879