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Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
Object Number 50-4-20/17572
Display Title Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
Descriptions
Object Description Figurine, portion, pottery; Pottery head and bust of female figurine, necklace around neck.
Inventory Description Ceramic human effigy, partial, molded facial features, nose, lips, teeth, ears, arms, breasts, molded and appliqued headdress and necklace, hole in top of head, hollow body, arms broken, buff
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Escuintla / <County> / Tiquisate
Additional Geographic Terms Mexican border, Pacific Coast near
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 13.6 x 6 cm (6 5/16 x 5 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-4-20/17572

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