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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Plaque
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Plaque

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumjade
DimensionsOverall: 2 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in. (5.1 x 4.1 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. David Light
Terms
    Object number86.0189
    DescriptionThis pendant shows a ruler wearing a high-status headdress with scrolls that may represent bright green quetzal feathers and jade earflares. Portraits such as these were worn by elite members of society to indicate their privileged status.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Plaque
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Plaque
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 300-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Portrait of a Man of the Sandwich Islands with His Helmet and A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands
    George Noble
    1784-1786
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    The Chief, at Sta. Christina and A Principal Woman of Sta. Christina
    Artist Unknown
    1784-1786
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Warrior Figure
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1-500
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Face Mask (Kore Sulaw)
    Bamana people
    not dated
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Mask
    Olmec
    ca. 1500-400 BCE
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Rattle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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