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Stone Idol
Object Number 96-36-20/C1136
Display Title Stone Idol
Descriptions
Object Description Human figure with animal "alter-ego" figure on back. Carved volcanic stone, Momotombita Island, Lake Managua, Period III, late.
Inventory Description Groundstone sculpture, standing human one side, prominent face, perforated
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / <State> / Momotombito Island
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Managua
Materials Stone on A HD dolly
Dimensions Overall: 136.5 x 38 x 62 cm (53 3/4 x 14 15/16 x 24 7/16 in.) Weight: 1500 lb. (680.396 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1136

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