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Object Number 986-26-20/26157
Display Title Effigy opposum
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy opposum. hollow clay animal effigy shortened hind legs, kneeling at the elbow on forelegs. front paws grasp at stick that is partially in its slender snout. round up turned tail is open and forms a spout. pointed ears. painted stripe pattern on sides. dark circles around eyes, ears, nose, paws and at elbows. reffered to as colima(?) Tepescuintli biting branch. ceremony and ritual vessel, effigy.
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy vessel, animal (dog?opposum?) black on red, tail spout
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Colima?
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 32 x 12.5 cm (12 5/8 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
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