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Cave in N.W. corner of Tenampua
Object Number 33-85-20/76384.1.79
Display Title Cave in N.W. corner of Tenampua
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Honduras / Tenampua / Cave in N.W. corner of Tenampua (after excavation). Taken inside the entrance pit. The passage runs in a northern direction and drops almost vertically to the ground, after cutting away jungle growth. / Photos by Dorothy Popenoe, 1927. Given to the Museum by Dr. Popenoe.
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Site
  • Cave
Department Photographic
Date 1927
Artist Dorothy H. Popenoe
Culture
  • Central American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Comayagua / <County> / <City> / Tenampua
Materials Silver gelatin print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 × 16.1925 cm (4 1/2 × 6 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. F. Wilson Popenoe

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