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"Mezcala" figurine. Serpentine, highly polished. Figure wears upturned head-dr
"Mezcala" figurine. Serpentine, highly polished. Figure wears upturned head-dr
Object Number 973-24-20/24107
Display Title "Mezcala" figurine. Serpentine, highly polished. Figure wears upturned head-dr
Descriptions
Object Description "Mezcala" figurine. Serpentine, highly polished. Figure wears upturned head-dr
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved standing human figure with up-turned headdress, perforated through neck, highly polished greenstone
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm (3 7/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24107

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