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Male human effigy jar, warrior holding spears & spear thrower, falcon eye marks
Male human effigy jar, warrior holding spears & spear thrower, falcon eye marks
Object Number 09-3-30/75658
Display Title Male human effigy jar, warrior holding spears & spear thrower, falcon eye marks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, complete effigy vase, human figure, polychrome, round base
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca A
  • Nazca
  • Early Nasca
  • Nasca Phase 3?
  • Monumental
  • Middle Nasca
  • Nasca Phase 4?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region
Additional Geographic Terms Nasca
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 33 x 18 cm (13 x 7 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 75658 & X & P

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