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    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Jadite pendant

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 300–800
    Medium: 

    Jadite

    Accession Number: 
    2009.200.25
    Culture: 
    Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Nicoya
    Period: 
    Period IV-V
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Mace head

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 300–500
    Medium: 

    Stone

    Accession Number: 
    2009.200.43
    Culture: 
    Costa Rica, Nicoya, Atlantic Watershed
    Period: 
    Period IV
    Classification: 
    Arms and Armor
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Feline head mace

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 300–500
    Medium: 

    Vesicular Andesite

    Accession Number: 
    2009.200.47
    Culture: 
    Costa Rica, Nicoya, Atlantic Watershed
    Period: 
    Period IV
    Classification: 
    Arms and Armor
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Metate or mortar

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    1000–1550
    Medium: 

    Stone

    Accession Number: 
    2009.200.61
    Culture: 
    Costa Rica, Nicoya, Atlantic Watershed
    Period: 
    4th–5th period
    Classification: 
    Toys and Games
    Status: 
    By appointment, Wurtele Study Center