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Figurine: Shaman, "La Tolita”

2000.01.0133

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Artifact Identification Figurine: Shaman, "La Tolita”   (2000.01.0133)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Ceremonial Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Religious Objects
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date 500 CE
Culture N/A
Location On Exhibitin the South America exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 15.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 9.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Length) 8.4 cm
Weight 474 g
Measuring Remarks Second largest dimension is the width of the bench. Third largest dimension is the length from the shaman's knees to the back edge of the bench.
Materials Ceramic
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Forming,
Munsell Color Information N/A

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Transfer from Department of Anthropology, UIUC
Reproduction N/A
Reproduction Information N/A

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