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Image Not Available for Bears head made of limstone, found among the ruins of Uxmal.
Bears head made of limstone, found among the ruins of Uxmal.
Image Not Available for Bears head made of limstone, found among the ruins of Uxmal.
Object Number 65-41-20/9
Display Title Bears head made of limstone, found among the ruins of Uxmal.
Descriptions
Date July 16, 1880
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 55.8801 x 38.1001 cm (22 x 15 in.)

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