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Male Figure (tunjo)

Date:: 10th–16th century
Geography:: Colombia, Guatavita Lake region
Culture:: Muisca
Medium:: Gold
Dimensions:: H. 3 1/8 x W. 1 1/4 in. (7.9 x 3.2 cm)
Classification:: Metal-Sculpture
Credit Line:: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Accession Number:: 1979.206.949

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