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Dr. Thomas Gann standing beside Stela H
Dr. Thomas Gann standing beside Stela H
Object Number 2004.29.7812
Display Title Dr. Thomas Gann standing beside Stela H
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Honduras / Copan / 5. With a beautiful example of ancient Maya sculpture: Dr. Thomas Gann standing beside an elaborately carved stela at Copan, representing a human figure. / From The Illustrated News, Aug. 20, 1927
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Excavation
  • Stela
  • Sculpture
  • Ritual
  • Site
  • Proper Name
Department Photographic
Date August 20, 1927
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 14.605 × 10.4775 cm (5 3/4 × 4 1/8 in.)

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