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La Tolita

Pendant in the form of a cayman

La Tolita, 500

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La Tolita

Pendant in the form of a cayman

La Tolita

Pendant in the form of a cayman

La Tolita, 500

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 2 7/8 × 1 1/8 in. (7.3 × 2.9 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Ira H. Levy, Reston, Virginia
Object Number 1984.364

Culture

La Tolita

2000–2000

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