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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
    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.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Bamana people
    not dated