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Object Number 46-77-30/5962
Display Title Miscellaneous carved shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, carved fish
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Hacienda Casa Grande
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast; Chicama Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 2.3 x 0.9 cm (2 1/2 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5962

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Miscellaneous carved shell ornaments
46-77-30/5962.2 Miscellaneous carved shell ornaments
Bead
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