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Mortar with representations of human figures

Museu Nacional

Museu Nacional
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Polished stone. This mortar, which has stylistic elements common to Mesoamerican cultures, presents pairs of figures arranged symmetrically in opposition. The piece was found by workers in the service of the engineer João Henrique Diniz and delivered to the Rondon Commission, who offered it to the National Museum on March 21, 1929.

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  • Title: Mortar with representations of human figures
  • Creator Lifespan: 400/1400
  • Physical Dimensions: w25,7 x h1,50 cm
  • Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
  • Setor: Arqueologia Brasileira
  • Sala de Exposição: Horticultores Ceramistas
  • Povo/Cultura: Rio Trombetas
  • Local de Coleta/Origem: Ilha de São João, Rio Trombetas, Pará.
  • Data de Origem/Produção: Pré-história brasileira
  • Area de Conhecimento: Arqueologia
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