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Effigy
Object Number 986-29-20/25647
Display Title Effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy, large hollow, hand, molded effigy that has human female features of a woman, bare breasted, sitting in a squatting position. two peg legs extend beneath her from her hips- one leg has repairs. three toes are on her feet in front. four round bumps are on her shoulders, while her hands are on her ribs? her flat head is broken off of her body and needs repairs. her ears have earrings.
Inventory Description Figurine, red, seated, female, moulded knobs on shoulders, previously re
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Colima
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 28.5 x 22 cm (11 1/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 986-29-20/25647

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