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Object Number 16-24-30/C7559
Display Title Stone face
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy, stone
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, carved human face, ovoid, 1 surface chipped
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Arecibo
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 7.4 x 3 cm (3 11/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/7559

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