Divination Stone (Pulidore)
Artist/Maker
Mezcala
(Central Mexico)
Artist/Maker
Guerrero
(Pacific Coast, Mexico)
Dateca. 300 BCE-300 CE
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
DescriptionDivinatory or magical stones were the special property of the shamans. They were placed in graves on the pelvis of the deceased.On View
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