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Man carrying vessel on his head
Man carrying vessel on his head
Object Number 2004.24.29705
Display Title Man carrying vessel on his head
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Studio
  • Occupation
Subject
  • Carrier
Department Photographic
Date 1981
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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