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Object Number 2004.24.14384
Display Title 2 human effigy pottery vessels, 1 animal effigy pottery vessel
Descriptions
Object Description 2 human effigy pottery vessels. 1 animal effigy pottery vessel. Colombia: Santa Marta (36-40) and Bonda, near Santa Marta (34-167). Photograph by F.P. Orchard. 1937. 5 x 7. Tairona Culture. Cat. No.: 34-167-30/634. 36-40-30/1341 & 1343
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
  • Effigy
Subject
  • Effigy
  • Vessel
  • Pottery
  • Artifact
  • Animal
Department Photographic
Date 1937
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Tairona
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia / Magdalena / <County> / Santa Marta
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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