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Object Number
2004.1.394.19
Display Title
Anthropomorphic deity or human spirit emerging from jaws of serpent's mouth, corner of Palace, possibly a Vision Serpent
Descriptions
Object Description
Photographic album of various archaeological sites from Peabody Museum Studies in Mexico Archaeology and Ethnology: Page 12; Written on page: "Snake jaws + human face / Labna"
Department
Photographic
Date
1886 - 1887
Artist
Edward Herbert Thompson
Culture
- Puuc
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Yucatan
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<County>
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<City>
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Labna
Materials
Albumen print adhered to Paper in Album
Dimensions
Overall: 11.1125 × 18.7325 cm (4 3/8 × 7 3/8 in.)
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