Unknown Central and South American
Pendant in the shape of a double shaman

Pendant in the shape of a double shaman

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Pendant in the shape of a double shaman
Artist
CultureCoclé
Titles
  • Pendant in the shape of a double shaman
Date200–1550 AD
PlacePanama
MediumGold, shell
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 × 3 7/8 in. (7 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.920
Not on view

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Department
Art of the Indigenous Americas, Glassell Collection
Object Type
ProvenancePossibly [Lou Slavitz (1907–1992), New York, before November 24, 1986] [1]; Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least November 24, 1986–2008 [2]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Curatorial notes.
[2] Glassell Album #10, inventory number precedes purchases on November 24, 1986.

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