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Small stone altar with crosses
Small stone altar with crosses
Object Number 2004.24.12026
Display Title Small stone altar with crosses
Descriptions
Object Description Primitive altar. Guatemala: Chichicastengo. 3 1/4" x 4 1/4". Acc. No. 34-99. Taken by Dr. S.K. Lothrop
Subject
  • Cross
  • Altar
  • Crucifix
  • Religion
Department Photographic
Artist Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Culture
  • Highland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / El Quiche / <County> / Santo Tomas Chichicastenango
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 10.8 cm (3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.)

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