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Pottery decoration -- human head effigy
Pottery decoration -- human head effigy
Object Number 65-18-20/23549
Display Title Pottery decoration -- human head effigy
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, molded anthropomorphic head and shoulders, punctate eyes and e
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 8.3 x 3.8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65-18-20/23549

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