Double-Sided Seahorse Pendant

Nicoya culture, Pre-Columbian

500 - 750

  • Titles Double-Sided Seahorse Pendant (Descriptive)
  • Artist Nicoya culture, Costa Rica
  • Medium basalt or black jadeite
  • Dimensions 4 x 3/8 x 1 in. (10.2 x 1 x 2.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Gift of Mr. Everett Hatcher, AFI.7.1982
  • Work Type pendant
  • Classification Jewelry

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