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Piece of copal carved into a head (human), with a hole through the back side.
Piece of copal carved into a head (human), with a hole through the back side.
Object Number 976-41-20/24850
Display Title Piece of copal carved into a head (human), with a hole through the back side.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, resin, faint human face in one side, loop on other
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica?
Materials Resin, Red amber
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 976-41-20/24850

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