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Object Number
33-85-20/76384.1.69
Display Title
Steps of Central Mound in Main Enclosure
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: Honduras / Tenampua / Collection of rounded stones - probably waterworn, but not found naturally in Tenampua, possibly brought up from the valley and used for slinging or throwing. They are all red sandstone / Photos taken by Dorothy Popenoe, 1927. Given by Dr. Popenoe.
Keywords
- Archaeological
Subject
- Sandstone
Department
Photographic
Date
1927
Artist
Dorothy H. Popenoe
Culture
- Central American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Honduras
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Comayagua
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<County>
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<City>
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Tenampua
Dimensions
Overall: 17.4625 × 12.3825 cm (6 7/8 × 4 7/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Dr. F. Wilson Popenoe
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