COLLECTION NAME:
MAW Collection
Record
Filename:
MawM0349-000.jp2
Identifying Number:
MawM0349
Title:
Xochipala shell bracelet.
Subject:
Bracelets--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero)
Subject:
Jewelry--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero)
Subject:
Art--Mexico--Xochipala (Guerrero)
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
Description:
A large carved shell section in the form of a spiral bracelet, with an upper flared cuff. The elaborate incised decoration depicts a standing anthropomorphic figure with outstretched arms wearing a large bird headdress.
Materials:
Shell (conch): incised with red and black pigment.
Publisher:
California State University, Los Angeles
Date:
between 250 and 600
Type:
Artifact
Object Type:
Jewelry
Dimensions:
6 in high x 6 1/4 in wide x 4 in deep
Collection:
MAW Collection
Location:
Xochipala, West Mexico
Rights:
Physical collection housed at California State University, Los Angeles. | MATERIALS ARE IN COPYRIGHT | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Culture:
Xochipala
Period:
Early Classic
