Unknown Central and South American
Tarantula Bell Pendant

CultureCoclé
Titles
  • Tarantula Bell Pendant
Date300–1550 AD
PlacePanama
MediumGold
DimensionsOverall: 2 × 2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2010.1248
Not on view

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

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