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Head Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green stone or metal pendant in the shape of a head. The head has a long, narrow face with small features. It has a large, curved headdress on top, with curled sides that resemble hair. There are holes around the edges and on the headdress, possibly for threading. The background is light gray, with a shadow cast to the left. The artist is unknown but the title is "Head Pendant".

Artwork details

Date:
6th–9th century
Medium:
Jade (jadeite)
Culture:
Maya (Mexico or Guatemala)
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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