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Figure
Stone
3 3/4 x 2 1/16 x 2 11/16 in. (9.5 x 5.2 x 6.8 cm)
Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number:
70.56.9
Other Number(s):
28286 (The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia Number)
Acquisition Date:
12/09/1997
Geography:
North and Central America, Costa Rica, San Jose
Collection:
William S. Vaux Collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
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- figures - Representations of humans, animals, or mythical beasts, in any medium.
- figurines - Three-dimensional works that represent humans, animals, or mythical beasts at less than half life-size. While the term may be used interchangeably with "statuette" in certain situations, it differs in that a statuette is always free-standing while a figurine may be part of a larger work, such as a decorative detail on a candelabra or mirror.
- representation - A manner of expression by the artist in which the subject matter is presented so that the observer is reminded of actual visible forms. However, the subject represented may or may not exist in the visible world. For example, representations may include presentations of subject matter that are invisible to the eye, such as emotions or imaginary events, as if they are visible.
- stone - General term for rock that has been cut, shaped, crushed, or otherwise formed for use in construction or other purposes. Includes the specific archaeological and anthropological sense of individual stones which may be decorated or ornamented and which may be used in ritual contexts. These are usually not carved or dressed, and so differ from sculptures made from stone.
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