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1 yellow stone head (2"x21/4") FAKE
1 yellow stone head (2"x21/4") FAKE
Object Number 54-1-20/19536
Display Title 1 yellow stone head (2"x21/4") FAKE
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, effigy, carved alabaster? human head, carved facial features, open
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.4 x 5.2 x 2.6 cm (2 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-1-20/19536; 146a / 106

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Effigy
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Mask
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Sculpture
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Effigy
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Raw Material
Effigy
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