1982.158 Huipil, probably for a figure of the Virgin of the Rosary (Guatemala, Kaqchikel Maya)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Modern Maya religious practice generally blends pre-Hispanic rituals and beliefs with Spanish Catholicism introduced after the 16th century. Particular Catholic saints are venerated in each Maya community, cared for by a local religious brotherhood, or cofradía.
1976.W.301 Pendant bell: turtle (Chiriquí, Panama, Veraguas)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.
1976.W.292 Pendant with two frogs (Chiriquí, Panama, Veraguas)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death.
1976.W.245 Pendant with two figures (Azuero Peninsula, Panama, Parita style)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death. Made to be suspended around the neck, the image on this gold pendant is flattened and bilaterally symmetrical for maximum decorative effect. Although not visible from the
1976.W.244 Pendant: Masked Figure (Azuero Peninsula, Panama, Parita style)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Among the societies of Central America, gold ornaments were important symbols of power and prestige that expressed authority and status in life and in death. Made to be suspended around the neck, the image on this gold pendant is flattened and bilaterally symmetrical for maximum decorative effect.
DS.1990.210 Untitled (Figure) (Mexico, West Mexico, Chupicuaro style)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The preclassic cultures of West Mexico occupied the modern states of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Colima, where artisans produced a variety of ceramic figures in distinctive regional styles. This ceramic female figure is from Late Preclassic (Late Formative) Mexico and represents the Chupicuaro style.
DS.1990.205 Untitled (Figure) (Mexico, West Mexico, Chupicuaro style)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The preclassic cultures of West Mexico occupied the modern states of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Colima, where artisans produced a variety of ceramic figures in distinctive regional styles. This ceramic female figure is from Late Preclassic (Late Formative) Mexico and represents the Chupicuaro style.