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Object Number
976-9-20/24644
Display Title
Nicoya Carillo polychrome female effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Carillo Polychrome female effigy. Buff slip; red design of crested crocodile symbols outlined in black; 2 red stripes from underlip to chin; arms akimbo; hair or cap on top engraved in geometric motif.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, polychrome, effigy figure, molded, female effigy, loop handle arms, han
Classification
- Effigy
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
300-800 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
/
Guanacaste
/
<County>
/
Santa Cruz
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Additional Geographic Terms
Nicoya Region
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 13 cm (8 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
976-9-20/24644
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Anonymous
(1976)
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