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Human Head Emerging from Monster Jaws

Made By Maya
Found Corozal
Found Belize
ExcavatedCorozal, Belize
DateLate Classic, 600-900 CE
Mediumlimestone coated with stucco with traces of blue and red polychrome
Dimensions23 1/4 × 8 1/2 × 18 in. (59.1 × 21.6 × 45.7 cm)
Weight: 125 lb. (56.7 kg)
Classification(s)
  • AMERINDIAN
Credit LineInterdepartmental transfer from the Lyceum of Natural History, Williams College
Terms
  • monster
  • jaws
  • head
  • architectural elements
  • tenon
Object number1870.1.2
Descriptiontenon
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Published References(3D model) https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/mayan-tenon-41756d0595ac465d915645d7912a4744
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