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Atlantic Watershed

Square metate with feline supports

Atlantic Watershed, 300

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Atlantic Watershed

Square metate with feline supports

Atlantic Watershed, 300

Physical Qualities Volcanic stone, 6 1/4 × 9 1/2 × 8 7/16 in. (15.9 × 24.2 × 21.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Marion Parks, Washington, D.C.
Object Number 1996.38
Felines are crouching, facing in opposite directions, tails arch and connect to hind legs.

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