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Human effigy
Object Number 986-26-20/26139
Display Title Human effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Human effigy. Hollow clay man with legs spread and arms out stretched from the sides. he wears a loin cloth and necklace with a bell. smiling face with head tilted upward has a darker helmet like headdress triangular earrings hang from ears. evidence of many repairs on extremities. two holes on the back.
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, moulded features, bell 'round neck, mended
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 26 x 16.7 cm (10 1/4 x 6 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 986-26-20/26139

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