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Object Number 92-49-20/C438
Display Title Ceramic mask of a feline, large fangs,one ear perforated, mended.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic mask of a feline, large fangs,one ear perforated, mended.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite River front of Main Structure.
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 15.7 x 20.5 cm (6 3/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C438
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1891-1892)
Collector Marshall H. Saville (1891-1892)
Collector John G. Owens (1891-1892)

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