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Object Number
17-3-20/C8284
Display Title
Stone torso of woman
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone torso depicted from head to upper rib cage area. Hands in fists are lifted to touch the center of the chest. The hair is short in front and long in back, reaching to just below shoulders. Geometric designs, possibly representing tattoos or roller stamp decoration, is on the upper half of each arm.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, human effigy, torso.
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Archaeological
Date
1000-1550 CE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Costa Rica
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 22 x 20.5 x 11.5 cm (8 11/16 x 8 1/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C8284
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
(1916-1917)
Expedition
Peabody Museum Central American Expedition
(1916-1917)
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