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    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

    Plaque

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

    Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.48
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya Highlands
    Period: 
    Early Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Shell fragment with Mayan glyphs

    Artist: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Shell

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.34a
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala, Maya, Chiapas or El Peten
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Inscriptions
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Jade head

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 900
    Medium: 

    Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35x
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Terminal Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Pendant of a Human Face Framed in Serpent Jaw

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35aa
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya Highlands
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Face Pendant

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 400–700
    Medium: 

    Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35bb
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Early Classic to Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Head Fragment

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 200–900
    Medium: 

    Light green Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35gg
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Ornament in the Shape of a Head

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 200–900
    Medium: 

    Light green Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35dd
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya
    Period: 
    Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Ornament in the Form of a Head

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 400–700
    Medium: 

    Jadeite

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35d
    Culture: 
    Guatemala, Maya Highlands
    Period: 
    Early Classic to Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view
    Collection Objects
    Art of the Ancient Americas

    Pendant Plaque with Human Figure

    Carver: Unknown
    Date: 
    A.D. 600–900
    Medium: 

    Jade

    Accession Number: 
    1973.88.35g
    Culture: 
    Mexico or Guatemala
    Period: 
    Late Classic Period
    Classification: 
    Sculpture
    Status: 
    Not on view

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