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Cast of the head of Maya Maize God, Str. 22
Cast of the head of Maya Maize God, Str. 22
Object Number 35-20-20/4182
Display Title Cast of the head of Maya Maize God, Str. 22
Descriptions
Object Description Cast of the head of Maya Maize God
Inventory Description Cast, moulded human head and earspools, green pigment, wire at back
Cast Name CPN_Str_22_MaizeGod_Head
Classification
  • Cast
Keywords
  • Storage (flat)
  • Good
  • Section of monument
  • Paper mould
  • Intentional mechanical cut
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan / <County> / Copan / Copan
Materials Plaster
Dimensions Overall: 28.2 x 23.4 x 15.5 cm (11 1/8 x 9 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 16555.82 g (16.556 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-20-20/4182

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