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Polished serpentine head with shallow hollows depicting eyes and mouth.
Polished serpentine head with shallow hollows depicting eyes and mouth.
Object Number 973-24-20/24126
Display Title Polished serpentine head with shallow hollows depicting eyes and mouth.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved human head and facial features, abraded, mounted
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Preclassic (Mesoamerica)?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Guerrero?
Additional Geographic Terms Mexico, Western
Materials Stone, Wood, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 5 x 4.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24126
Provenance
Collector Mr. Eliot Elisofon (1940-1972)
Donor Donated by Estate of Eliot Elisofon (06/1973)

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