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Peg-like object with female figure at terminal
Peg-like object with female figure at terminal
Object Number 985-16-20/26121
Display Title Peg-like object with female figure at terminal
Descriptions
Object Description Peg-like object with female figure at terminal
Inventory Description Organic, bone, carved human figure with peg-like body
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Jalaca Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Puntarenas / <County> / <City> / Jalaca
Additional Geographic Terms Diquis region
Materials Bone, Animal tooth
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 2 x 1.8 cm (2 1/2 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-16-20/26121
Provenance
Donor Anonymous

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