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Object Number
36-31-30/1340
Display Title
Earthenware anthropomorphic effigy sherd with modeled features
Descriptions
Object Description
Pottery object, probably broken from some larger object as vessel, and identified as cabeza de uruburey (head of animal king?)
Inventory Description
Ceramic, earthenware, anthropomorphic bird effigy sherd, modeled features, signs of cracks
Classification
- Effigy
- Ceramic
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Cajuana
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Brazil
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Brazilian Guiana
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<County>
/
<City>
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Rio Trombetas
Materials
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 11.2 x 5.6 x 6.2 cm (4 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-31-30/1340
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