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66-30-23

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 66-30-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Mexacala
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area Central American
Date Made 300 BCE
Section American
Materials Green Stone
Description

Human face modeled in extreme high relief. Flat top and bottom. Hollow in back, square with rounded edges. Figure highly polished on exterior surfaces. 2 holes drilled in hour-glass shape on sides. Above protruding ears.

Height 5.2 cm
Width 5.6 cm
Outside Diameter 3.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Carlo Gay, Teochita, Inc., 1966
Other Number TEO 822 - Dealer's Number

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