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Pendant, 1-500 CE
Costa Rica, Central America
Greenstone; 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in.
2002.3.50
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Pendant
Pendant, 1-500 CE
Costa Rica, Central America
Greenstone; 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in.
2002.3.50
…
Pendant, 1-500 CE Costa Rica, Central America Greenstone; 3 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. 2002.3.50 Gift of Mr. James Gruhn

Pendant

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-pendants
Date1-500 CE
Made AtCosta Rica, Central America, North America
MediumStone
Dimensions3 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/4 in. (8.9 × 3.8 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. James Gruhn
Object number2002.3.50
DescriptionBird-headed polymorphic axe pendant made from mottled greenstone, Costa Rica. This artwork incorporates a bird-beaked head, arms, and cayman head seen in profile.
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