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    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Pendant in the Shape of a Ruler or Lord

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A..D. 200–600
    Medium: 

    Jadeite

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.6
    Culture: 
    Guatemala or Mexico, Maya
    Period: 
    Early Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Wing Oyster Pendant with Incised Bird Head

    Maker: Unknown
    Date: 
    900–400 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Jadeite with cinnabar

    Accession Number: 
    2010.228.7
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Middle Formative Period
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Necklace

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 50–1000
    Medium: 

    Jadeite

    Accession Number: 
    2014.7.4
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Early Classic to Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    On view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Wing Oyster Pendant

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    900–400 B.C.
    Medium: 

    Jadeite

    Accession Number: 
    2015.1.8
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Olmec
    Period: 
    Middle Formative Period
    Classification: 
    Jewelry
    Status: 
    On view