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Large Face, elaborate headdress
Object Number 92-49-20/C29
Display Title Large Face, elaborate headdress
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy head, heavily decorated headdress
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite S.E. Corner Mound 22, Main Structure.
Materials Stone Cinnabar
Dimensions Overall: 57 x 60 x 40 cm (22 7/16 x 23 5/8 x 15 3/4 in.) Weight: 182 lb. (82.555 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92-49-20/C29
Credit Line Peabody Museum Expedition: M. H. saville and J. G. Owens, Directors, 1891-1892

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