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Carved whale tooth with gold overlay, representing Crocodile god, from Grave 32
Carved whale tooth with gold overlay, representing Crocodile god, from Grave 32
Object Number 2004.24.16158
Display Title Carved whale tooth with gold overlay, representing Crocodile god, from Grave 32
Descriptions
Object Description Carved whale tooth with gold overlay, representing Crocodile god, from Grave 32, no. 56. Panama, Cocle, Sitio Conte. Taken by F.P. Orchard. C-12274. Fig: Memoirs, vol. VII, fig. 160, b, p. 173 - line drawing
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Archaeological
  • Studio
Subject
  • Whale
  • Tooth
  • Carved
  • Overlay
  • Representation
  • Crocodile
  • God
  • Gold
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / Sitio Conte
Intrasite Grave 32
Additional Geographic Terms Penonome
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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