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Perforated serpentine head
Object Number 41-89-20/13842
Display Title Perforated serpentine head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy, facial features on front and perforation on side
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mixtec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 1.8 x 0.8 cm (1 x 11/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-89-20/13842

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