Bowl with Effigy Head

Taino culture, Dominican Republic, Pre-Columbian

Titles Bowl with Effigy Head (Descriptive)
Artist Taino culture, Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, 1200 - 1500
Medium ceramic
Credit Line Gift of Louise H. Whitaker, 1999.190
Object Name bowl
Classification Containers

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