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Jade pectoral, Olmec, Mexico. Middle Preclassic period
(1000 - 600 BCE. This pectoral was carved by an Olmec artist and reused by the Maya, as shown by the two Maya glyphs on the left side. The edges framing the head indicate that it could also have been part of a larger pectoral. Olmec jade objects have been found throughout Mesoamerica and as far
south as Costa Rica. Ethno, 1929.7-12.1
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART209889
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
1600px × 1458px
Photo Credit
Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY
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Early American
Face
Jade
Maya, Early American (250 BCE-1000 CE)
Olmec (1200-600 BCE)
Pectoral
Precious Stone