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1 black stone animal effigy (8' x 4") FAKE
1 black stone animal effigy (8' x 4") FAKE
Object Number 54-1-20/19538
Display Title 1 black stone animal effigy (8' x 4") FAKE
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone, effigy, onyx carved rattlesnake, stylized head, body, tail, rattle
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm (7 7/8 x 5 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-1-20/19538; 170

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