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Object Number
97-9-20/49807
Display Title
Obsidian face
Descriptions
Object Description
Sculpture, portion (face), obsidian
Inventory Description
Carved human head, obsidian, two perforations at tops of ears, chipped
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
/
Federal District
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall: 17.2 x 12 x 6 cm (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
20/49807
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