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Ethnological Museum of Berlin Amerikanische Archäologie [IV Ca 25748]
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Totenkopf aus Stein

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Description

Totenkopf / Totenschädel aus Stein mit Bemalung vom Tzompantli, dem Schädelgerüst; auf diesem wurden die abgeschnittenen Schädel der Menschenopfer aufgestellt; das Gerüst stand auf einem Steinpodest, dessen Seitenwände mit solchen Steinskulpturen von Totenschädeln besetzt waren.
Sammler: Bauer, Wilhelm

Material/Technique

Stein / Reste weißer und roter Bemalung

Measurements

Objektmaß: 24,4 x 24,4 x 16 cm

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Ethnological Museum of Berlin

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The Ethnologisches Museum (Ethnological Museum) evolved from the collections of the royal cabinets of art and since its foundation in 1873 has become...

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