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Object Number 08-33-30/73839
Display Title One of a lot of inlaid shell ornaments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, carved w/ one piece of inlay remaining, 2 perfs, broken
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Site F
Intrasite Grave 26
Additional Geographic Terms Huaca de la Luna, foot of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm (1 1/2 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73839

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