Carving

Object Number:

37-12-5

Current Location:

Mexico and Central America Gallery

Provenience:

Guatemala
Barberena
Department of Santa Rosa

Culture Area:

Central America

Section:

American

Materials:

Stone
Paint

Iconography:

Hacha
Death
Skull

Description:

Ceremonial baton carved in form of death's head. Flat with neck as a tenon. Stone with traces of red paint

Height:

28cm

Width:

20cm

Depth:

3cm

Credit Line:

Burkitt Expedition to Guatemala

Other Number:

1109	-	Field No SF
conservation 4.88	-	Other Number

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