Pectoral in the form of a hand and forearm
Pectoral in the form of a hand and forearm

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Pectoral in the form of a hand and forearm,

500–200 BCE

Chontal
Late Formative Period
2004-29

Information

Title
Pectoral in the form of a hand and forearm
Dates

500–200 BCE

Medium
Diorite
Dimensions
13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund
Object Number
2004-29
Place Made

North America, Mexico, Guerrero

Culture
Mezcala
Period
Preclassic, Late Preclassic
Type
ornament, pectorals
Materials
diorite
Subject
hands, arms

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