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Human face figurine
Human face figurine
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Human face figurine

Maker Mezcala Artist
Date800 - 1200
Place of originGuerrero, Mexico, North and Central America
MediumGreenstone
Dimensions4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Lawrence J. and Eileen Cassard, M.D.
Object numberC-82-89
Collections
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