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Object Number
986-3-20/26131
Display Title
Effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Effigy, hollow, mold made effigy with human female characteristics of a woman ( seated cross-legged?) with apron-like drape over breast and lap. hands gesture to (necklace?) around neck. elaborate head dress with etched diamonds and circle patterns. hole in back of head. tupe: la mora
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine, moulded and incised, perforation at back of neck, cracked
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Date
500-1000
Culture
- Ulúa
- Late Classic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Honduras
/
Copan
Additional Geographic Terms
La entrada
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 20.5 x 13.6 cm (8 1/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-3-20/26131
Provenance
Provenance
Unknown
(1958)
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