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Object Number 35-106-20/9090
Display Title Pottery figurine head-tattoo-like markes on cheeks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic human figurine head, incised lines on face
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Toltec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District / Azcapotzalco / <City> / Azcapotzalco
Intrasite Excavation 1
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 5 x 2.8 cm (1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-106-20/9090

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35-106-20/9089 Red pottery figurine head -tattoo-like marks on cheeks
Sherd
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Mask
Raw Material
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Kabah
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Accessory
Africa
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Gautscha
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Gautscha
Image Not Available for Protector for cheeks, ears, and chin against frost
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Siberia