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Stone Stela of human figure with animal "Alter-ego" figure on back. Late period III. Carved volcanic stone.
Stone Stela of human figure with animal "Alter-ego" figure on back. Late period III. Carved volcanic stone.
Object Number 2004.24.27697A
Display Title Stone Stela of human figure with animal "Alter-ego" figure on back. Late period III. Carved volcanic stone.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Studio
  • Archaeological
  • Writing and Record
  • Effigy
Subject
  • Stela
  • Volcanic Stone
Department Photographic
Date 1970
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Late Period III
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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