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Object Number
51-50-20/18522
Display Title
Carved groundstone "Sukia" figure, seated male
Descriptions
Object Description
Caved stone "Sukia" figure. Seated male figure with arms crossed over knees. Heavily eroded.
Inventory Description
Ground stone effigy, human figure, seated/squatting/ knees to chest, elbows and
Classification
- Effigy
- Raw Material
Department
Archaeological
Date
CE 1000-1550
Culture
- Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
/
Limon
/
<County>
/
Guapiles
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 20.5 x 14.5 cm (8 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
51-50-20/18522
Provenance
Collector
Karl P. Curtis
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer
Donor
Donated by
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
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