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Image Not Available for Idol; head of
Idol; head of
Image Not Available for Idol; head of
Object Number 71-7-20/2853
Display Title Idol; head of
Descriptions
Object Description Idol; head of. Effigy, portion (head), pottery/cast
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Tehuantepec

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