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Object Number 54-56-20/19558
Display Title Cast of "laughing face"- geometric design in bas relief on forehead
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of "laughing face"- geometric design in bas relief on forehead
Inventory Description Cast, moulded human head, facial features, headdress with geometric designs, ear
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Totonac
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 14.6 x 16.3 x 8 cm (5 3/4 x 6 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54-56-20/19558; Copyright / 1898; new; from originals / in Petich Old Mexican /

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