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1925.21.152

Pottery human head showing artificially shaped cranium and ear ornaments. [JP 3/9/2001]

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1925.21.152

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pottery human head showing artificially shaped cranium and ear ornaments. [JP 3/9/2001]
Geographical reference
Ecuador
Latin America and the Caribbean > South America > Ecuador
Esmeraldas La Tolita
Person
Field collector Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
PRM source Ronald Hawkesby Thomas
Date
Date collected
1924 - 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Pottery
Dimensions
Height 69 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.21.152

Search terms: Figure, Death, Pottery, Ornament, Body Art, Religion, Grave Good, Ear Ornament

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