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Cast of "laughing face" - geometric design in bas relief on forehead, headdress
Cast of "laughing face" - geometric design in bas relief on forehead, headdress
Object Number 43-29-20/14932
Display Title Cast of "laughing face" - geometric design in bas relief on forehead, headdress
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of "laughing face" - geometric design in bas relief on forehead, headdress reaching half way around head
Inventory Description Cast of laughing figure head, incised headdress, filed teeth, ear spools.
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Totonac
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 15 x 12.2 cm (5 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-29-20/14932; FROM THE ORIGINALS PETICH OLD MEXICAN COLLECTIONS; Copyrighted 1

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