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Image Not Available for Bird head axe God (stone)
Bird head axe God (stone)
Image Not Available for Bird head axe God (stone)
Object Number 54-1-20/19507
Display Title Bird head axe God (stone)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, cicada effigy
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Guetar
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.3 x 0.8 cm (15/16 x 1/2 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-1-20/19507

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