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Object Number 72-20-20/7057
Display Title Matate in form of an animal
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone animal effigy metate, tail attached to leg, 4 legs, carved design
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20.5 x 69 x 30 cm (8 1/16 x 27 3/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 7057

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