Terra cotta head from a grave urn

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Object Number 28-1-20/C10157

Display Title Terra cotta head from a grave urn

Descriptions

Object Description Adorno, pottery

Inventory Description Ceramic figure head, hollow, perforated, elaborate headdress, nose ornament

Classification

Figurine

Department Archaeological

Culture

Zapotec

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 12 x 20.5 x 17.5 cm (4 3/4 x 8 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object C10157

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