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Mola with eagle from Mexican peso
Mola with eagle from Mexican peso
Object Number 2004.24.32983.1
Display Title Mola with eagle from Mexican peso
Descriptions
Object Description 28-52-20/F695 T1583 Mola eagles from Mexican peso
Department Photographic
Date 1992
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Kuna
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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