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Incense in corn husk wrapper; wrapper is 10" long; incense in approx. 23 round
Incense in corn husk wrapper; wrapper is 10" long; incense in approx. 23 round
Object Number 969-2-20/23494
Display Title Incense in corn husk wrapper; wrapper is 10" long; incense in approx. 23 round
Descriptions
Object Description Incense in corn husk wrapper; wrapper is 10" long; incense in approx. 23 round discs with 1 1/2" diameter
Inventory Description Husk bundle w/ incense, cylindrical w/ ties. seperate bag of organic material.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santa Cruz del Quiche
Materials Corn husk, Organic, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 25.4 x 4.2 x 4.4 cm (10 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 969-2-20/23494

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