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Maize/Corn Deity Pendant (Hun-Hunahpu)
250 - 900 CE3rd-10th century
1 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. (3.81 cm x 1.91 cm x 1.27 cm)
Maya, Mexican, (250 CE–900 CE)
Object Type:
Pre-Columbian
Medium and Support:
Jade
Credit Line:
Gift of William O. Gross Jr.
Accession Number:
1991.013
Object Description
Jade pendant, face with bird on head; two holes through top of head, as for hanging around neck. On loan to OJAC as LX.020 from 7/7/88 to 7/7/91. 6/21/96, description from William O. Gross, Jr.: Pendant - Maya, dark green serpentine (?) pierced at top for suspension. Appears to be a shaman in a trance-like state induced by halucinagenic snuff suggested by mucus exuding from nostrils, heavy-lidded eyes closed, and a bird form (his spirit companion into the otherworld) resting on his head. Typical Maya profile, uncarved on back.
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- Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022
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