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Object Number 2004.24.29984
Display Title Silver ear plug, repoussé bird design
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Design
Subject
  • Silver
  • Ornament
  • Bird
  • Earplug
Department Photographic
Date 1981
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region
Additional Geographic Terms Trujillo Valley
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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