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Object Number 29-50-20/C10689
Display Title Steatite object
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone ornament, carved animal head, grooved, polished, perforated.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Cocle / <County> / <City> / Conte
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Grande
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.2 cm (1 3/8 x 11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C10689

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