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Stone effigy, man's head
Object Number 07-3-20/C4084
Display Title Stone effigy, man's head
Descriptions
Object Description Freestanding sculpture possibly representing a trophy head or portrait. Like mostly probably carved from vesicular andesite. Eyes and mouth are depicted closed. The figure wears a small circular cap that has a series of engraved circles and possibly a geometric pattern.
Inventory Description Ground stone, human effigy head.
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Date 1000-1550 CE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Cartago / <County> / <City> / Agua Caliente
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 10.5 x 14 cm (5 5/16 x 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C4084
Provenance
Collector E. C. Rost
Seller E. C. Rost

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