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Native altar on road between Tecpan and Chichicastenango
Native altar on road between Tecpan and Chichicastenango
Object Number 2004.24.12315
Display Title Native altar on road between Tecpan and Chichicastenango
Descriptions
Object Description Native altar on road between Tecpan and Chichicastenango. Guatemala. Taken by Dr. S.K. Lothrop. 1916. 5 1/2" x 3 1/4". Acc. No. 34-99
Subject
  • Altar
  • Road
  • Native
  • Cross
  • Rural
Department Photographic
Date 1916
Artist Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop
Culture
  • Highland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala
Additional Geographic Terms Tecpan; Chichicastenango Road
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 8.26 x 13.97 cm (3 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

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