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Object Number 976-59-20/24935
Display Title Effigy rattle with suspension holes through neck depicting female holding breast
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic female human effigy, rattle, standing, molded legs, arms, head, facial
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 15.7 x 8.8 x 6 cm (6 3/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-59-20/24935; 43

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Raw Material
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