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Object Number 46-26-20/17213
Display Title Large stone Axe God - carved effigy head, hands folded across middle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, anthropomorphic top, blade-like bottom, perforated
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Intrasite About 2 feet under the surface
Additional Geographic Terms San Juan River Basin, Northern; San Carlos and Arenal rivers, confluence of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 3.4 x 1.3 cm (4 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-26-20/17213

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