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Many of these figures were doubtless worn suspended around the neck, 
i)r hung on the walls of houses, as several are pierced with holes, through 
which cords have evidently been passed. 
In the next case is a collection of Mexican Vases and Cups, most of 
which were discovered about the year 1827, in subterranean chambers, 
in the Island of Sacrificios. 
