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Object Number 37-38-20/4846
Display Title Pottery head from urn
Descriptions
Inventory Description Partial effigy vessel, human head from urn, molded, broken handle in back.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Amatitlan
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 12.1 x 3.2 cm (5 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-38-20/4846; AMATITLAN GUATEMALA; Lake Amatitlan / April 21, 1930 / A. Wayne;

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