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Object Number 96-39-20/C1429
Display Title Grotesque head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic effigy sherd, rattle, black, polished, perforated.
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / Rivas / Ometepe
Intrasite Ancient Burial place
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Nicaragua
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 6.1 x 4.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C1429

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