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Three miniature clay figurines
Three miniature clay figurines
Object Number 2004.24.17015
Display Title Three miniature clay figurines
Descriptions
Object Description 1. Pottery figurine head with feathered crest headdress -- 2. Clay cylindrical stamp--- 3. Miniature potery effigy vessel. 1. Costa Rica: Northwest Guapile. 2 Costa Rica: Nicoya Peninsula. 3. Costa Rica: Northwest-Parismina. Acc. No.: 43-21. Cat. Nos. 1.20/14892, 2. 20/14877, 3. 20/14787.
Subject
  • Clay
  • Pottery
  • Head
  • Stamp
  • Vessel
  • Crest
  • Effigy
  • Cylindrical
Department Photographic
Date 1943
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Guanacaste
Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya Peninsula
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 13.97 cm (3 x 5 1/2 in.)

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