Bead in the Form of a Human Head

CultureInca
Titles
  • Bead in the Form of a Human Head
Date1200–1532 AD
MediumRock crystal
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (3.8 × 3.2 × 3.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.2368
Non exposé

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ProvenanceEstate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.;
MFAH, 2010, 2010.2368

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front of object
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front of object
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Pair of Deity Head Ornaments
900–200 BC
Bone
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100 BC–700 AD
Rock Crystal, string
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front of object
900–200 BC
Stone
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1000 BC–1600 AD
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