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Image Not Available for Head portion of an effigy.
Head portion of an effigy.
Image Not Available for Head portion of an effigy.
Object Number 986-31-20/25646
Display Title Head portion of an effigy.
Descriptions
Object Description Head portion of an effigy, hand modeled pottery. flat back of head and molded face featuring wide oval eyes with pin holes. elaborate crown-like piece over long hair. long earrings. traces of red and yellow paint.
Department Archaeological
Date 1200 BC-600 BC
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/16 in.)

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