Canine Ornament, 7th–8th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Shell (Spondylus), H. 3 3/4 x W. 2 3/8 x D. 1 in. (

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Canine Ornament, 7th–8th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Shell (Spondylus), H. 3 3/4 x W. 2 3/8 x D. 1 in. ( x 6 x cm), Shell-Ornaments, This orange shell pendant represents a dog. The dog seems to snarl as it raises its snout to expose sharp teeth. A depression indicates the eye, framed by the upper jaw and the heavy supraorbital brow

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Size: 3648px × 2858px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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