| Object Name: | Jade and gold necklace from Tomb# 7 |
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| Creation Date: | 1200-1500 AD | |
| Culture: | Mixtec | |
| Site: | Monte Alban | |
| Material: | gold and jade | |
| Repository: | Museo Regional, Oaxaca | |
| Image source: | © Dr. Manuel Aguilar | |
| By approximately AD 1350 the Mixtecs began to infiltrate into the Valley of Oaxaca by the usual method of state marriage; Mixtec royal brides insisting on bringing their own retinues to the Zapotec court. Of their great wealth and high artistry the fantastic treasure from Tomb 7 at Monte Alban is eloquent testimony. | ||
