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Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Object Number 95-42-20/C2631
Display Title Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of sculptured slab representing human figure; Structure 3 area, Maize God from Great Plaza
Inventory Description Cast, standing figure, Maize God, sculptured rectangle
Cast Name CPN_MaizeGod_Dancer_GreatPlaza
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Finished
  • Storage (flat)
  • Uneven due to original stone
  • Not compared
  • Section of monument
  • Good
  • Paper mould
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Low mound or "platform" east of Great Plaza
Materials Plaster, Pigment, Shellac
Dimensions Overall: 91 x 47 x 17 cm (35 13/16 x 18 1/2 x 6 11/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 18370.15 g (18.37 kg)
Quantity 1

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