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Object Number 58-34-20/61201
Display Title Grotesque alligator
Descriptions
Subject
  • Zoomorphic
  • Sculpture
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Temple 11; South porch; West side

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