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Object Number 2004.24.23379
Display Title Quiches at fire altar
Descriptions
Object Description Quiches at Fire altar. Guatemala: Chichicastenango. 63-41. Neil M. Judd. 1914-15.
Subject
  • Indigenous
  • Ceremony
  • Fire
  • Religion
  • Ritual
  • Worship
  • Altar
Department Photographic
Date 1914-1915
Artist Neil M. Judd
Culture
  • Quiché
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 15.24 cm (3 1/2 x 6 in.)

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