Unknown Central and South American
Effigy Figure

CultureMezcala
Titles
  • Effigy Figure
Date200 BC–300 AD
PlaceMexico
MediumGreen stone
Credit LineGift of Roberto Montenegro
Object number32.7
Not on view

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Object Type
ProvenanceRoberto Montenegro (1885–1968), Mexico City, before 1932; given to MFAH, 1932.

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