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Object Number
96-37-20/76077.2.4
Display Title
Watercolor drawing of two stone figures with carved tattoo markings. From mound in Hacienda of Guadaloupe, Etzatlan, Jalisco, Mexico
Descriptions
Object Description
Two watercolors drawings on one piece of paper. Right hand watercolor has description: "From mound in Hacienda of Guadalupe Etzatlan, Jalisco. About real size. Has lines down front of body, like a tattoo." One on left: "From mound of Guadalupe. Hurried sketch to show apparent tattooing. Figure about 21 inches high, but legs gone. Tattoo marks on body like letters or signs. Also spots--Kept in shop at Hacienda of Guadalupe with other figures."
Department
Archival, Paper
Artist
Adela C. Breton
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Jalisco
Quantity
1
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