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Object Number 51-50-20/18516
Display Title Hammerstone head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, pounding, head of owl, perforated, large eyes and beak
Classification
  • Pounding Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Limon / <County> / Guapiles
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 7.3 x 6.9 cm (1 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 2 11/16 in.) Weight (Weight): 22.64 oz. (fract)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-50-20/18516

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