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Figure of man in gold
Object Number 08-39-20/74694
Display Title Figure of man in gold
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, gold human effigy, wire deatil, loop on back
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Gold
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm (1 11/16 x 3/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 74694
Provenance
Seller Unknown (1908)

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