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Object Number
973-24-20/24125
Display Title
Polished stone figurine (basalt?). Mezcala-type. Appears to be a female figure
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Ground stone sculpture, carved human effigy (female?) with knees drawn to chest, arms wrapped around knees, polished, chipped
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Preclassic (Mesoamerica)?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Guerrero?
Additional Geographic Terms
Mexico, Western
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 12.1 x 5 x 3.8 cm (4 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-24-20/24125
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