OJAC Collection - Maize/Corn Deity Pendant (Hun-Hunahpu)

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Maize/Corn Deity Pendant (Hun-Hunahpu)

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
1 1/2 in. x 3/4 in. x 1/2 in. (3.81 cm x 1.91 cm x 1.27 cm)

Maya, Mexican, (250 CE–900 CE)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Jade

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1991.013

Object Description

Jade pendant, face with bird on head; two holes through top of head, as for hanging around neck. On loan to OJAC as LX.020 from 7/7/88 to 7/7/91. 6/21/96, description from William O. Gross, Jr.: Pendant - Maya, dark green serpentine (?) pierced at top for suspension. Appears to be a shaman in a trance-like state induced by halucinagenic snuff suggested by mucus exuding from nostrils, heavy-lidded eyes closed, and a bird form (his spirit companion into the otherworld) resting on his head. Typical Maya profile, uncarved on back.

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Ancient Americas, Deity, Jewelry, Pre-Columbian

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas