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Pendant
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Pendant

Artist/Maker (Costa Rica)
Dateca. 1-500
Mediumjade
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (18.7 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marcus J. Zbar
Terms
    Object number82.0193
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    DescriptionJade carving was a major art form in Costa Rica during the Zoned Bichrome Period (Period IV). All jade objects recovered from burials of this period are drilled to be worn as pendants. They are often found in graves in association with mace heads, metates and fine pottery of the period. This geometrically carved pendant represents a style unique to Guancaste-Nicoya. The figure appears to be a human wearing a quetzal mask.

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