Scorpion Effigy Figurine

1997.15.0459

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Artifact Identification Scorpion Effigy Figurine   (1997.15.0459)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Ceremonial Artifacts
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Apacha Vargas
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date Late 20th century
Culture Canelos Quichua
Location On Exhibitin the South America exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 20.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 10.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 9.5 cm
Weight 327 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic, Pigment
Manufacturing Processes Handbuilding, Firing, Painting, Rubbing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Whitten, Norman E. Jr. Sicuanga Runa: The Other Side of Development in Amazonian Ecuador. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1985. P.115

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Norman E. and Dorothea S. Whitten
Reproduction No

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