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Pendant depicted a priest

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Father Luis S. Ortiz, Non-Indian  Search this
William De Forest Haynes, Non-Indian, 1862-1932  Search this
Previous seller:
Father Luis S. Ortiz, Non-Indian  Search this
Donor:
William De Forest Haynes, Non-Indian, 1862-1932  Search this
Object Name:
Pendant depicted a priest
Media/Materials:
Jadeite
Techniques:
Carved, drilled, polished
Dimensions:
9 x 4.5 x 2 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Monte Albán; Oaxaca de Juárez Municipality, Centro District, Valles Centrales Region; Oaxaca State; Mexico
Geographical Areas:
Valley of Oaxaca
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
12/621
Barcode:
120621.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6972e5110-f193-46b5-b17a-5c190d3073d4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_129879
Online Media:

Frog bowl

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Seller:
Gisele Charat (Gizela Levy Sarapanovschi/Mrs, Hanoh Charat), Non-Indian, 1912-1985  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Dr. Marietta Lutze Sackler (Mrs. Arthur M. Sackler), Non-Indian, 1919-2019  Search this
Object Name:
Frog bowl
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled
Dimensions:
14 x 9.5 x 7.25 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Tonalá; Tonalá Municipality, Istmo-Costa Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
23/6355
Barcode:
236355.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
On View:
NMAI, Washington DC: Window on Collections, Animals
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68e6760e0-aca0-49e8-8790-5c0b42ebf2fc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_251313
Online Media:

Snake figure

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Richard Ceough (Albert J.C. Kretzmann), Non-Indian, 1898-1947  Search this
Previous owner:
Hispanic Society of America  Search this
Donor:
Hispanic Society of America  Search this
Object Name:
Snake figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, painted, incised
Dimensions:
24 x 5 x 1.5 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Chinkultic; La Trinitaria Municipality, Fronteriza Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
23/6516
Barcode:
236516.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws687b4ed24-41d7-4190-8949-2f35bac92526
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_251893
Online Media:

Toggles or buttons in the form of vulture heads

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Collector:
Dr. Richard Ceough (Albert J.C. Kretzmann), Non-Indian, 1898-1947  Search this
Previous owner:
Hispanic Society of America  Search this
Donor:
Hispanic Society of America  Search this
Object Name:
Toggles or buttons in the form of vulture heads
Media/Materials:
Wood
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Dimensions:
2.4 x 2.1 x 4.5 cm
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Chinkultic; La Trinitaria Municipality, Fronteriza Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
23/6517
Barcode:
236517.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64c6e725b-e702-4ba9-8980-29fda0a35e77
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_251894
Online Media:

Crocodile pendant

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Stendahl Galleries (Stendahl Gallery), 1911-  Search this
Seller:
Stendahl Galleries (Stendahl Gallery), 1911-  Search this
Seller agent:
Alfred E. Stendahl, Non-Indian, 1915-2010  Search this
Object Name:
Crocodile pendant
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Dimensions:
19 x 7 x 3 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Tonalá; Tonalá Municipality, Istmo-Costa Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
23/9596
Barcode:
239596.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6091da369-94fe-4a3f-81c3-07d928aefa5a
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_255194
Online Media:

Rattle in the form of a woman

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous seller:
Stendahl Galleries (Stendahl Gallery), 1911-  Search this
Previous owner:
May Company (May Department Stores Company), 1877-2005  Search this
Donor:
May Company (May Department Stores Company), 1877-2005  Search this
Donor agent:
Morton D. May (Buster May), Non-Indian, 1914-1983  Search this
Hecht's Department Store (The Hecht Company)  Search this
Object Name:
Rattle in the form of a woman
Media/Materials:
Pottery, paint
Techniques:
Mold-made, painted
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Isla Jaina (Jaina Island); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico
Island Name:
Isla Jaina
Island Grouping:
Gulf of Mexico coastal islands
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Catalog Number:
24/3402
Barcode:
243402.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ba2f2c10-891d-4cfb-9982-769b795a8326
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_259167
Online Media:

Bead/beads in the form of frogs

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Cedric H. Marks (Duke Marks), Non-Indian, 1905-1999  Search this
Theresa Marks (Theresa Glatzer/Daisy Marks/Mrs. Cedric [Duke] H. Marks), Non-Indian, 1907-2002  Search this
Donor:
Cedric H. Marks (Duke Marks), Non-Indian, 1905-1999  Search this
Theresa Marks (Theresa Glatzer/Daisy Marks/Mrs. Cedric [Duke] H. Marks), Non-Indian, 1907-2002  Search this
Object Name:
Bead/beads in the form of frogs
Media/Materials:
Shell/shells
Techniques:
Cut, carved, incised, drilled
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Campeche State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–1550 (Classic to Post-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
24/7165
Barcode:
247165.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws659df67b9-c649-4103-a922-3da61addc853
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_262963
Online Media:

Ulua-style figure of a woman

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Possible seller:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Object Name:
Ulua-style figure of a woman
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, modeled
Dimensions:
9 x 12.7 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Río Ulúa; Honduras
Date created:
300 BC–AD 300 (Pre-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
4/3872
Barcode:
043872.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67cc85cca-4029-430e-91de-00c6e3102449
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_46894
Online Media:

Pendant representing the Maize God

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Julius A. Skilton (Julius Augustus Skilton), Non-Indian, 1833-1897  Search this
Frank A. Skilton (Frank Avery Skilton), Non-Indian, 1860-1931  Search this
Seller:
Frank A. Skilton (Frank Avery Skilton), Non-Indian, 1860-1931  Search this
Object Name:
Pendant representing the Maize God
Media/Materials:
Jade
Techniques:
Carved, polished, drilled
Dimensions:
3.6 x 5.2 x 0.4 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Palenque; Palenque Municipality, Selva Region; Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–950 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
4/6276
Barcode:
046276.001
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6ba30dc84-aad3-49df-bcd9-55215fbfa033
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_49712
Online Media:

Bowl

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Maximo Castañeda, Non-Indian, 1880-1955  Search this
Jorge Rios, Non-Indian  Search this
Carlos L. Luna, Non-Indian, 1880-1955  Search this
Max Obst (Maximo Obst), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1927  Search this
Previous seller:
Maximo Castañeda, Non-Indian, 1880-1955  Search this
Jorge Rios, Non-Indian  Search this
Carlos L. Luna, Non-Indian, 1880-1955  Search this
Seller:
Max Obst (Maximo Obst), Non-Indian, ca. 1872-1927  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
Harmon W. Hendricks (Harmon Washington Hendricks), Non-Indian, 1846-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Bowl
Media/Materials:
Pottery, pigment/pigments
Techniques:
Coiled/hand built, carved, incised
Dimensions:
20.3 x 19 cm
Object Type:
Containers and Vessels
Place:
Guaytán; San Augustín Acasaguastlán Municipality; El Progreso Department, Northeast Region; Guatemala
Date created:
AD-250–650 (Early Classic period)
Catalog Number:
20/7626
Barcode:
207626.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Containers and Vessels
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws68800015a-a17c-4ed9-844a-4ce692122786
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_221882
Online Media:

Pendant illustrating a seated dignitary

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
MAI agent:
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957  Search this
Object Name:
Pendant illustrating a seated dignitary
Media/Materials:
Jade
Techniques:
Carved, drilled, polished
Dimensions:
6 x 8 x 1.3 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Oaxaca State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 300–900 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
2/6671
Barcode:
026671.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e6951234-e903-43f6-8a75-c9aa07725784
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_28320
Online Media:

Carving

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
MAI agent:
Dr. Marshall H. Saville (Marshall Howard Saville/M.H. Saville/MHS), Non-Indian, 1867-1935  Search this
Previous owner:
Fred Budde (Fred Budde), Non-Indian  Search this
Possible collector:
Fred Budde (Fred Budde), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Carving
Media/Materials:
Scoria
Techniques:
Carved, drilled
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Monte Vista, Río Ulúa valley; San Manuel Municipality; Cortés Department; Honduras
Date created:
AD 900–1550 (Post-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
4/3770
Barcode:
043770.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws655fb6ea1-4c4a-4f15-b613-338754c1198b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_46799
Online Media:

Monkey pendant

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Possible seller:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Object Name:
Monkey pendant
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Mold-made, perforated
Dimensions:
5 x 3 x 1.5 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Río Ulúa; Honduras
Date created:
AD 900–1550
Catalog Number:
4/3888
Barcode:
043888.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67601510e-2476-49a7-8d1a-bbb0030eaaed
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_46910
Online Media:

Stamp/Stamping tool

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Possible seller:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Object Name:
Stamp/Stamping tool
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, incised
Object Type:
Art and Printing tools
Place:
Río Ulúa; Honduras
Date created:
2000 BC-AD 900
Catalog Number:
4/3925
Barcode:
043925.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Art and Printing tools
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6954cfa8f-4b2d-4d39-b49f-99e0fab5fc2d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_47208
Online Media:

Whistle

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Possible seller:
Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916  Search this
Object Name:
Whistle
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, perforated
Dimensions:
8 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm
Object Type:
Music and Sound
Place:
Río Ulúa; Honduras
Date created:
500 BC–AD 1 (Pre-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
4/4010
Barcode:
044010.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Music and Sound
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws61e3f5c0f-a92a-48ab-90a6-da077de9d4fc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_47300
Online Media:

Female figure

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Seller:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Previous owner:
Susan Polk Jones (Susan Rayner Polk/Mrs. Joseph L. Jones), Non-Indian, 1842-1921  Search this
Dr. Joseph L. Jones, Non-Indian, 1833-1896  Search this
Possible owner:
Dr. R. Fitzgaertner, Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Female figure
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled
Dimensions:
9.5 x 19.7 x 6.4 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
Burial mound near San Pedro and near junction of Choloma and Ulua rivers; Choloma; Choloma Municipality; Cortés Department; Honduras
Date created:
AD 900–1550 (Post-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
7595
Barcode:
007595.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6e5f9f33a-5e92-42e8-b95b-5b973b882629
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_7942
Online Media:

Sculpture in the form of a human head

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Sculpture in the form of a human head
Media/Materials:
Pottery, stucco, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, painted
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
House of the Governor (Governor's Palace); Uxmal; Santa Elena Municipality, Sur Poniente Region; Yucatán State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Catalog Number:
8/1971
Barcode:
081971.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a2f81850-645e-4206-b4dc-c2471b9ffebc
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_87796
Online Media:

Sculpture in the form of a human head

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Sculpture in the form of a human head
Media/Materials:
Limestone, plaster, paint
Techniques:
Modeled, painted
Dimensions:
25 x 26 x 28 cm
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
House of the Governor (Governor's Palace); Uxmal; Santa Elena Municipality, Sur Poniente Region; Yucatán State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–1100 (Classic period)
Catalog Number:
8/1972
Barcode:
081972.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
On View:
NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c6e1fe30-601c-47b9-b2b2-af9981f86c21
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_87797
Online Media:

Incense burner/Incensario in human form

Culture/People:
probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Excavator:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Previous owner:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Seller:
Dr. Thomas W. F. Gann, Non-Indian, 1867-1938  Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928  Search this
Object Name:
Incense burner/Incensario in human form
Media/Materials:
Pottery
Techniques:
Modeled, perforated
Object Type:
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Place:
Near San Antonio; Ruin 2 miles from mouth of Río Hondo; San Antonio; Othón P. Blanco Municipality; Quintana Roo State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)
Catalog Number:
8/1981
Barcode:
081981.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Ceremonial/Ritual items
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws64ce9c3b5-b3f2-4070-ba4d-48084b19bdb2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_87807
Online Media:

Bifacial tool/projectile point

Culture/People:
possibly Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Previous owner:
Charles P. MacKie (C.P. MacKie), Non-Indian  Search this
Object Name:
Bifacial tool/projectile point
Media/Materials:
Obsidian
Techniques:
Flaked/chipped
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Chiapas State; Mexico
Date created:
AD 250–1550 (Classic to Post-Classic period)
Catalog Number:
8421
Barcode:
008421.000
See related items:
Maya (archaeological culture)
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws631d5fe69-d48f-4fe6-9d63-2e999ee23c34
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_8873
Online Media:

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