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Effigy of bird
Object Number 24-39-20/F450
Display Title Effigy of bird
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wooden bird figure on pedestal, carved, painted black and yellow.
Classification
  • Figurine
  • Raw Material
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cuna?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms San Blas, 120 mi. east of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 27.5 x 24.8 x 19 cm (10 13/16 x 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F450

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