Pendant Item Number: 2847/172 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stone pendant in the shape of an axe head. Object is roughly rectangular in shape, with base slightly wider than the head. A face is carved into the top with two small punctures for eyes, and a long nose. The jaw line is sharply carved. Beneath are two arms bent up at the elbow to allow hands to rest on the chest. A hole is bored laterally though the pendant at shoulder level. The bottom of the object is slightly flaked into a blade. The rear of the pendant is undecorated.
History Of Use
Use as a pendant is uncertain.
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ? between 1 and 1500
- Owned by Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Elisabeth Jirik and Frank Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica ? or Nicaragua ?
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1500
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0172