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Object Number 977-1-20/24551
Display Title Jade ax god celt with carved face on one side.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone adze, with human effigy on one side, perforated, jade
Classification
  • Adze
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya Region?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 4 x 1.9 cm (3 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-1-20/24551

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