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Object Number 17-3-20/C8015
Display Title Metate stone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone metate, unknown animal effigy (serpent?), tripod legs, circular hol
Classification
  • Metate
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste / <County> / Nicoya / Nicoya
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 19 x 39 x 14.5 cm (7 1/2 x 15 3/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C8015

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