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Ballgame Fist Protector (Yuguito), c. 800-400 B.C.
Northern Mesoamerica
Stone; 4 5/8 x 5 1/4 …
Fist or Knee Guard (Yuguito)
Ballgame Fist Protector (Yuguito), c. 800-400 B.C.
Northern Mesoamerica
Stone; 4 5/8 x 5 1/4 …
Ballgame Fist Protector (Yuguito), c. 800-400 B.C. Northern Mesoamerica Stone; 4 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 4 in. 97.61.1 Bowers Museum Foundation Acquisition Fund Purchase

Fist or Knee Guard (Yuguito)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-sporting equipment
Date800-400 BCE
Made AtMexico, Central America, North America
MediumStone
Dimensions4 5/8 × 5 1/4 × 4 in. (11.7 × 13.3 × 10.2 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Foundation Acquisition Fund Purchase
Object number97.61.1
DescriptionBallgame Fist Protector (Yuguito). Stone knee guard. Mesoamerican ball game equipment.
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