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Gorgonio López, portrait
Object Number 2004.29.8372
Display Title Gorgonio López, portrait
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Maya / Mayan / Gorgonio López was of mixed Spanish-Maya descent. He was a native of Cahabon, Guatemala, & played an important role in Maya archaeology as the trusted assistant of Alfred Maudlsay -- also helping the 1st Peabody Mus. expedition to Copan, where this photo was taken. (I.G. 1985) / Gorgonio Lopez-1891 at Copan
Subject
  • Portrait
  • Proper Name
Department Photographic
Date 1891
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 9.2075 cm (5 × 3 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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