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Jade Effigy head, incised
Jade Effigy head, incised
Object Number 2004.24.31829
Display Title Jade Effigy head, incised
Descriptions
Object Description jade effigy head, incised
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Head
Department Photographic
Date 1987
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
  • Late Classic Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Cenote
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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