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Two Serpent heads. These heads not associated with any structure. Located about
Two Serpent heads. These heads not associated with any structure. Located about
Object Number 58-34-20/40161
Display Title Two Serpent heads. These heads not associated with any structure. Located about
Descriptions
Subject
  • Zoomorphic
  • Sculpture
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite 200 feet north of 3B6

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Mayapan
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Shell
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Mayapan
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Chichen Itza
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Pendant
Chichen Itza
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59-50-20/74011.1.175.1 Stone heads found near corner associated with columns
Labna
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Chichen Itza