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Stone Mask of a Woman
Object Number 2003.5.18
Display Title Stone Mask of a Woman
Descriptions
Object Description 2003.5.18/ (cabeza feminina?) de Jadeite, pertencio a un tzotzil de Chamula (Chiapan)/ Tales cabezas se llevaban sobre el pecho como adorno. tamano 17 cm. Translation: Female head made of Jadeite?, it belonged to a tzotil from Chamula (Chiapan)/ Such heads were kept on the chest for decoration. Size 17cm. (Sandra Marques 04/29/04)
Subject
  • Woman
  • Mask
Department Photographic
Date Unknown
Artist Teobert Maler
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Albumen print
Dimensions Overall: 26.42 x 36.83 cm (10 3/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

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