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Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Object Number 2004.1.695
Display Title Cast of Maize God dancer from Great Plaza, near Str. 3
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of part of Structure 3 area, Maize God from Great Plaza
Inventory Description Cast, plaster, standing figure, large crack along length of cast, on wooden base
Cast Name CPN_MaizeGod_Dancer_GreatPlaza
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Not compared
  • Paper mould
  • Storage (flat)
  • Finished
  • Fair
  • Complete monument
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Intrasite Structure 3 area, from Great Plaza
Materials Plaster, Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 92 x 45 x 15 cm (36 1/4 x 17 11/16 x 5 7/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 18823.74 g (18.824 kg)
Quantity 1

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