Tripod leg rattle with beak-bird holding human head.

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Object Number 976-54-20/24886

Display Title Tripod leg rattle with beak-bird holding human head.

Descriptions

Object Description Tripod leg rattle with beak-bird holding human head.

Inventory Description Ceramic, rattle leg sherd with applied bird effigy

Classification

Sherd

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Costa Rica / <State> / <County> / <City> / Linea Vieja

Additional Geographic Terms Bremen; Atlantic Watershed

Materials Ceramic

Dimensions Overall: 20 x 10 x 5.6 cm (7 7/8 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 976-54-20/24886 / 29 / 4. Brennen, Linea Vieja

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