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Rude carved stone bird's head
Rude carved stone bird's head
Object Number 79-72-20/19899
Display Title Rude carved stone bird's head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy, birds head
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Zapotec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua / <State> / Zapotec Island
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.5 x 16.5 x 11 cm (4 15/16 x 6 1/2 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 19899

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