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Cast of head, Maize God, original in Tegucigalpa
Cast of head, Maize God, original in Tegucigalpa
Object Number 58-34-20/20039
Display Title Cast of head, Maize God, original in Tegucigalpa
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cast, sculpted head, blackened, chipped, broken piece at top
Cast Name CPN_MaizeGod_Head
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Section of monument
  • Paper mould
  • Finished
  • Storage (flat)
  • Not compared
  • Good
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Plaster, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 50.8 x 27.94 x 30.48 cm (20 x 11 x 12 in.) Overall, Weight: 18370.15 g (18.37 kg)
Quantity 2

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