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Object Number 79-32-20/18844
Display Title Terra cotta figure - representing skull
Descriptions
Inventory Description ceramic effigy whistle, human head form
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 4.3 x 4.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 18844
Provenance
Collector Col. Brantz Mayer (1842-1843)
Seller Unknown (06/1879)

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Terra cotta figure - representing skull
79-32-20/18843 Terra cotta figure - representing skull
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