Seated male deity (stone) features formed by twined rattlesnakes

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Object Number 54-1-20/19489

Display Title Seated male deity (stone) features formed by twined rattlesnakes

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone, large seated human figure wearing headdress, snake features

Classification

Effigy

Department Archaeological

Culture

Mixtec

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Costa Rica

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 22.1 x 8.1 x 7.3 cm (8 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 2 7/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 54-1-20/19489

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