Carving

Object Number:

68-32-2A

Current Location:

Mexico and Central America Gallery

Culture:

Early Classic Maya

Provenience:

Mexico (Central America)
Michoacan

Culture Area:

Central America

Section:

American

Materials:

Monkey Bone (uncertain)

Technique:

Engraved

Description:

Long bone, entire surface is engraved with hieroglyphs. Bone appears to have been polished to achieve glazed effect

Credit Line:

Purchased from Teochita Inc.

Mayan Gallery (1954 - 2001)

Mesoamerican Gallery (23 Mar 2001)