Pair of Carved Ornaments

Title (Dublin Core): Pair of Carved Ornaments
Description (Dublin Core): These ornaments have been carved out of shell and depict two matching human head profiles. They would have been worn on the costumes of Maya nobles. The ornaments depict a man with an elongated cranium whose hair is decorated with beads, likely representing the maize god.
Creator (Dublin Core): unknown
Identifier (Dublin Core): PC.B.567
Date (Dublin Core): 500-600 CE
Type (Dublin Core): sculpture techniques
cultural context (VRA Ontology): Maya (culture or style); Mesoamerican
Medium (Dublin Core): conch (shell); seashell
Subject (Dublin Core): Shell jewelry; Decoration and ornament; Maya art
Rights (Dublin Core): In Copyright
Rights Holder (Dublin Core): Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection, Washington D.C.