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Aztec idol head
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Object Number 22-34-20/G32
Display Title Aztec idol head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine sherd, molded anthropomorphic head, partial headdress with linear design layered design and two raised circles on forehead, slit eyes, ear adornments, backside plain, loss below chin, losses to headdress
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Mexico / Teotihuacan / <City> / Teotihuacan
Additional Geographic Terms Valley of Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 × 4.4 × 2.4 cm (1 7/16 × 1 3/4 × 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G32
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (? (1888-1910))
Provenance J. H. Woods (? (1888-1910))

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