Unknown Central and South American
Shaman in Transformation Pendant

CultureTolima
Titles
  • Shaman in Transformation Pendant
  • Anthropomorphic Pendant
Date1–700 AD
PlaceColombia
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/16 in. (23 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1039
Not on view

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ProvenanceAlfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913–2008), Houston, by at least March 11, 1998–2008 [1]; Estate of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., 2008–2010; given to MFAH, 2010.

[1] Glassell Inventory, inventory number precedes object described on March 11, 1998.

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