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Head of serpent with oval in front.
Object Number 2004.29.2213
Display Title Head of serpent with oval in front.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Fig 15. / Head of the serpent with the oval in front. / Neg. No. Y112 / 1888 / Ohio"
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Head
  • Serpent
  • Mound
Department Photographic
Date 1888
Artist Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Adams County / <City> / Serpent Mound
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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