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Terra Cotta Human Head
Object Number 84-14-20/33396
Display Title Terra Cotta Human Head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic sherd, human effigy head, polychrome, hollow
Classification
  • Sherd
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Liberia
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 6.5 x 5.2 cm (3 3/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33396/ 1027

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