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Object Number
30-49-20/C12274
Display Title
Carved bone human figure with gold overlay
Descriptions
Object Description
Carved bone human figure w/ gold overlay- 17 x 5 x 4"
Inventory Description
Bone effigy, carved human figure holding animal, with gold overlay, pointed base
Classification
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Panama
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Cocle
/
<County>
/
<City>
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Miguel Conte
Intrasite
Tr. IV, Gr. 32, Burial B # 56 E 1/4 S 1/4
Additional Geographic Terms
Penonome District
Materials
Bone , Gold alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 16.3 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm (6 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C12274; SC/305
Credit Line
Peabody Museum Expedition, 1930
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