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Object Number 54-1-20/19498
Display Title Axe God - Monkey face
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, effigy face, blade shaped
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chorotega
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.7 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm (3 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-1-20/19498

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