Masked Figure Pendant, 4th–8th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Jadeite, H. 4 1/2 x W. 1 1/2 in. (11.4 x 3.8 cm), Stone-Ornaments, Excavations in Costa Rica have revealed that jade objects worn in life were consistently placed as offerings in burials; in some instances, they were found on the neck of the deceased. This standing masked figure with bent knees has arms raised to chest level, holding something between his hands or simply resting them on his plump abdomen
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Masked Figure Pendant, 4th–8th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Jadeite, H, 4 1/2 x W, 1 1/2, 11.4 3.8 cm, Stone-Ornaments, Excavations, revealed, jade objects worn, life, consistently placed, offerings, burials, instances, neck, deceased, standing masked, figure, bent knees, arms raised, chest level, holding something, hands, simply resting, plump abdomen
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