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Divination Stone (Pulidore)
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Divination Stone (Pulidore)

Artist/Maker Mezcala Central Mexico
Artist/Maker Guerrero Pacific Coast, Mexico
Dateca. 300 BCE-300 CE
CultureMezcala
Mediumstone
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (5.7 x 2.9 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Dr. Marcus J. Zbar
Terms
    Object number83.0253
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    • Art of the Ancient Americas
    DescriptionDivinatory or magical stones were the special property of the shamans. They were placed in graves on the pelvis of the deceased.
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    Mezcala
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    Mezcala
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    Pendant
    Mezcala
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