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Life size head of human effigy in stone
Life size head of human effigy in stone
Object Number 09-1-30/74623
Display Title Life size head of human effigy in stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone human effigy, eroded/worn, features still visible include ears, chin, lips, nose, cheekbones, eyebrows and mouth, elongated forehead, other carvings present but indecipherable in area above ears, broken off beneath chin, stone pinkish in color
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Bolivia / La Paz Department / Ingavi Province / Tiwanaku Municipality / Tiahuanaco
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 24.4 x 17.3 x 13.9 cm (9 5/8 x 6 13/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 74623

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