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CultureUnknown culture
Titles
  • Bead Assembly
Date1000 BC–1600 AD
PlaceCentral or South America
MediumQuartz
DimensionsOverall: 3/8 × 10 7/16 in. (1 × 26.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.250
Non exposé

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by 2008; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

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front of object
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1000 BC–1600 AD
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Arm Bracelet
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1000 BC–1600 AD
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front of object
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1100–1450 AD
Quartz
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Bead Assembly
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100 BC–700 AD
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Bead Assembly
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100 BC–700 AD
Gold, turquoise, sodalite, and thread
2010.249
Bead Assembly
Unknown Central and South American
100 BC–700 AD
Spondylus shell, turquoise, sodalite, other stone, and string
2010.248
front of object
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100 BC–700 AD
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Unknown Central and South American
100–800 AD
Gold
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Pair of Ornaments with Faces and Beads
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900–200 BC
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Pair of Beads
Unknown Central and South American
100 BC–700 AD
Rock Crystal, string
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Necklace of Tiny Figural Foil Beads
Unknown Central and South American
900–1550 AD
Gold
2002.4304
Unknown Central and South American