• Culture/People:

    probably Mezcala (archaeological culture) (attributed)

  • Object name:

    Human figure

  • Date created:

    300 BC-AD 250

  • Place:

    Mezcala; Eduardo Neri Municipality; Guerrero State; Mexico

  • Media/Materials:

    Jadeite

  • Techniques:

    Carved

  • Collection History/Provenance:

    Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Benjamin Levine; donated to MAI in 1974.

  • Dimensions:

    18 x 6 x 7 cm

  • Catalog number:

    24/9408

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    This item is currently on view at NMAI, DC.

See it in the Nahua exhibit in the "Our Peoples" gallery on the 4th floor

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