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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: 1 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. David Light
Terms
    Object number86.0190
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    DescriptionThis lovely jade plaque shows the profile of a warrior wearing an elaborate headdress in the form of a feathered serpent. Small jade jewels such as this were worn by high ranking members of Maya society to indicate their royal status.
    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
    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
    Rattle
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Stela with Lord
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Finger Ring
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    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
    Cylinder Vessel
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    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
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    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
    Pendant
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 300-800
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