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Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache (5)
Description
Double point, thick point, thin point, small blunt point, very small transparent point.
Date
Unknown
Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
Description
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
Description
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
Description
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
Description
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
Description
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Basalt earspool or plug.
Description
A simple, but very unusual stone object. Its shape and slight taper indicate an ear plug or spool. The weight of the dense basalt suggests part of a headdress. There is no abrasion caused by movement.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico--Nayarit, Jewelry--Mexico--Nayarit, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Basalt earspool or plug.
Description
A simple, but very unusual stone object. Its shape and slight taper indicate an ear plug or spool. The weight of the dense basalt suggests part of a headdress. There is no abrasion caused by movement.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico--Nayarit, Jewelry--Mexico--Nayarit, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Basalt earspool or plug.
Description
A simple, but very unusual stone object. Its shape and slight taper indicate an ear plug or spool. The weight of the dense basalt suggests part of a headdress. There is no abrasion caused by movement.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico--Nayarit, Jewelry--Mexico--Nayarit, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Basalt earspool or plug.
Description
A simple, but very unusual stone object. Its shape and slight taper indicate an ear plug or spool. The weight of the dense basalt suggests part of a headdress. There is no abrasion caused by movement.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico--Nayarit, Jewelry--Mexico--Nayarit, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Face mold.
Description
An image was pressed into soft clay to create a negative space. The mold would dry and be fired. Now, soft clay was pressed into the fired mold to create a positive image.
Subject
[Sculpture--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Bufo marinus toad whistle.
Description
This very unique artifact was cast from a Mesoamerican toad, Bufo marinus. The toad produces a skin toxin which causes hallucinogenic visions and/or death. Archaeological excavations of middens and ceremonial burials of the Olmec culture in Southern Veracruz have yielded large numbers of toad skeletal remains.
Subject
[Whistles--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmec art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Olmecs--Antiquities, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Huastec zoomorphic vessel : bat.
Description
A stylized bat has been superimposed on a double-bodied figural vessel. Lug handles, pierced ears, and a snout have been appliqued. The surface has been painted with geometric designs in chocolate-brown and red-brown slip on a cream ground.
Subject
[Drinking vessels--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Ceramic tableware--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Bats--Art, Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache : 2.
Subject
[Stone carving, Weapons, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache : 2.
Subject
[Stone carving, Weapons, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache : 2.
Subject
[Stone carving, Weapons, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Obsidian blade cache : 2.
Subject
[Stone carving, Weapons, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
15 ceramic ear spools.
Description
15 varied ear spools: seven solid; five pierced; two pair- two rings. 6 blackware, 3 tanware, 1 polychrome, 4 cone. 2 pairs (4 in total), 1 polychrome, 1 Teotihuacan, 3 pierced, 4 cone, 2 small napkin.
Subject
[Ceramic jewelry--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
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