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Male effigy polychrome figurine
Male effigy polychrome figurine
Object Number 977-4-20/25227
Display Title Male effigy polychrome figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Nude male figurine with hands on hips. Cream slip with red paint. Individual appears to have eyes shut and is smiling.
Inventory Description Ceramic, polychrome, effigy, molded, male effigy, additional molded facial featu
Classification
  • Effigy
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Date AD 800 - 1350
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / <City> / El Panama
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya
Additional Geographic Terms Culebra Bay
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 11.5 cm (8 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 977-4-20/25227; 42
Credit Line Anonymous Gift, 1977
Provenance
Donor Donated by Anonymous

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