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Fetish of copal incense
Object Number 54-30-20/19547
Display Title Fetish of copal incense
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, worked copal resin effigy of quadruped
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Finca Bremen; Las Mercedes; Linea Vieja
Materials Copal
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.1 x 1.9 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-30-20/19547

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