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Object Number
54-56-20/19561
Display Title
Cast of "laughing head" -scroll design on bas relief on side of forehead with de
Descriptions
Object Description
Cast of "laughing head" -scroll design on bas relief on side of forehead with decoration in center of forehead
Inventory Description
Cast, moulded human head, facial features, headdress with geometric and curvilin
Classification
- Cast
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Totonac
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Veracruz
Materials
Plaster
Dimensions
Overall: 14.7 x 18.5 x 10 cm (5 13/16 x 7 5/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
54-56-20/19560; Copyright / 1898; new; from originals / in Petich Old Mexican /
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