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Decorated face urn
Object Number 2004.24.15135
Display Title Decorated face urn
Descriptions
Object Description Face urn. Brazil: Island of Pacoval - Mound.
Subject
  • Pottery
  • Ceramic
  • Artifact
  • Archaeology
  • Serpent
  • Decorated
  • Urn
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Amazonian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Para / Marajo Island
South America / Brazil / <State> / <County> / <City> / Pacoval
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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