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Red human head effigy rattle with elaborate headdress
Red human head effigy rattle with elaborate headdress
Object Number 976-32-20/24731
Display Title Red human head effigy rattle with elaborate headdress
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic, human effigy figurine head, rattle
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Date 400/600 AD - 1000 AD
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / <City> / Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms Linea Vieja
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 10.2 x 9.2 cm (3 3/16 x 4 x 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-32-20/24731

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