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Object Number
40-27-20/6733
Display Title
Copper lip plug, in shape of head of bird (eagle?)
Descriptions
Object Description
Labret, effigy, copper; Copper lip plug, in shape of head of bird (eagle?)
Inventory Description
Metal, ornament, copper plated bird head figure, chipped beak, reconstructed
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Zapotec?
- Mixtec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Puebla
Additional Geographic Terms
Puebla, east of
Materials
Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 5.5 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm (2 3/16 x 15/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
40-27-20/6733
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