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Pre-Colombian Gold Object with Lens

Major collection: Holography
Named collection: Holography Collection
Object type: hologram
Maker: Nicholson, Peter
Date made: 1977
Materials: laser transmission; film
Measurements: 10 in x 12 in
Classification: holograms

Red image of a small gold figure wearing a large headdress; sits behind a large round magnifying glass that is barely visible in the foreground.


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MOH-1993.47.HOL124