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English: Ritual seat (duho) sculpted from the dense tropical harwdwood guayacan, in the form of a powerful male figure crouching on all fours. The eyes, mouth and shoulders are inlaid with gold. The back of the seat is carved with a geometric design. Made of wood and gold; 1292-1399 (Calibrated radiocarbon dates)
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Source https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/E_Am1949-22-118
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Am1949,22.118
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"Found in a cave in Santa Domingo" called Duho; Arawak craftsmanship, 1292-1399 AD

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