Description:
Manatee rib carved into the shape of a mythical being. The figure has a large, toothed mouth; a crest or headdress of feathers; claws and long tail. It was found in an extremely poor state.
Excavation campaign:
2013
Record type:
Animal bone and/or tooth artifacts
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Archaeological site:
El Caño
Stratigraphic group:
Tomb 2
Stratigraphic unit type:
Interment
Stratigraphic unit (finds):
134
Individual´s funerary attire:
I02-I03
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Animal bone artifacts:
Ceremonial knife
Species:
Trichechus manatus