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