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Black seated armadillo effigy rattle eating ear of maize. Engraved cataphract
Black seated armadillo effigy rattle eating ear of maize. Engraved cataphract
Object Number 976-9-20/24641
Display Title Black seated armadillo effigy rattle eating ear of maize. Engraved cataphract
Descriptions
Object Description Black seated armadillo effigy rattle eating ear of maize. Engraved cataphract at rear. Suspension holes under ears.
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, rattle, seated animal eating ear of maize, incised design
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.7 x 3.5 x 3.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-9-20/24641

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