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Necklace

Necklace

Public Domain

Artist
CultureUnknown culture
Titles
  • Necklace
Date100–1550 AD
PlaceCosta Rica
MediumGreenstone and gold
DimensionsOverall (Length): 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2002.4410
Not on view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least July 31, 1989–2002 [1]; given to MFAH, 2002.

[1] Glassell Inventory, described on July 31, 1989.

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Greenstone and gold
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front of object
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100–800 AD
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Pair of Trophy Head Pendants
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Pair of Trophy Head Pendants
100 BC–700 AD
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Beaded Necklace
100–800 AD
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900–200 BC
Gold
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Necklace
200 BC–400 AD
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500–1500 AD
Gold
2001.868
front of object
Unknown Central and South American
Nose Ornament
100 BC–600 AD
Greenstone and gold
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Carnelian and Gold Claw Necklace
500–1550 AD
Gold, carnelian
2001.867
Necklace
Unknown Central and South American
Necklace
1000–1550 AD
Gold
2001.1245
Unknown Central and South American