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Polished serpentine (?) figure, mezcala-type. Wing-like projections for arms.
Polished serpentine (?) figure, mezcala-type. Wing-like projections for arms.
Object Number 973-24-20/24131
Display Title Polished serpentine (?) figure, mezcala-type. Wing-like projections for arms.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved human/zoomorphic features, polished greenstone
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero?
Additional Geographic Terms Mexico, Western
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 4.8 x 1.7 cm (3 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24131

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