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Peg-like object with animal figure at terminal
Peg-like object with animal figure at terminal
Object Number 985-16-20/26122
Display Title Peg-like object with animal figure at terminal
Descriptions
Object Description Peg-like object with animal figure at terminal
Inventory Description Carved bone, animal figure with peg-like body
Classification
  • Accessory
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Jalaca Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Puntarenas / <County> / <City> / Jalaca
Additional Geographic Terms Diquis region
Materials Bone, Animal tooth
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm (4 1/16 x 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-16-20/26122
Provenance
Donor Anonymous

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