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NameJade pectoral
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.144.0662
CategoryJewelry and Ornaments
Photograph
Photo creditsJesús Alejandro González Córdova
Description

Pectoral worked in green jade, irregular in shape, representing the face of an anthropomorphic character in right profile with an open eye, aquiline nose and closed mouth.

The image wears a high headdress and a round earflare with a pendant.

Four suspension holes.

3D Images
PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.)
ProvenanceMaya Lowlands
Medium / MaterialJade / Jadeite
TechniqueGrooving, Incised, percussion, Perforation, Polished, Worked
Dimensions

Height: 5.5 cm
Width: 4 cm

References to similar objects
Exhibitions

1. “THE WORLD OF THE MAYAN ARTIST.” Spanish Cooperation Training Center. Antigua Guatemala (February 3 – June 16, 2013)

2. “THE WORLD OF THE MAYAN ARTIST.” Casa N’oj Cultural Center, Quetzaltenango (August 12- September 6, 2013).

3. “THE HUMAN FIGURE AND   BODY DECORATION IN PRE-COLUMBIAN TIMES.” Spanish Cooperation Training Center, Antigua Guatemala (August 25, 2016- February 26, 2017)

4. “MAYA: THE GREAT JAGUAR RISES” (2nd. Tour) Kansas City Union Station (August 2022-March, 2023) and California Science Center (April-September, 2023)

5. “MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (November 6, 2024 to May 31st, 2025)

Publications

1. Presentation of The World of the Mayan Artist exhibition.” El Quetzalteco Newspaper.  Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Page 11.

2. “Pre-Hispanic Culture Shines”. Culture Section. Prensa Libre newspaper. Tuesday February 5, 2013. Page 46.

3. “A Look at the Mayan Artist” El Periódico newspaper. Monday February 11, 2013.