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Object Number
2004.24.15799
Display Title
Two variations of the crocodile god
Descriptions
Object Description
Variations of the Crocodile god. Lost color ware. Costa Rica, Las Merdedes. Taken by: F.P. Orchard. From Lothrop, S.K., Pottery of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Contributions from Museum of American Indian, Heye-Foundation, Vol VIIII- 2 vols., New York, 1926, Fig. 212, p. 322. Fig: memoirs, vol. VII, fig. 82, d, e, p. 116.
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Effigy
Subject
- God
- Ware
- Artifact
- Crocodile
Department
Photographic
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Costa Rica
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Limon
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<County>
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<City>
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Las Mercedes
Additional Geographic Terms
Linea Vieja
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 8.26 cm (5 x 3 1/4 in.)
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