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Wedge?, wood
Object Number 46-77-30/9289
Display Title Wedge?, wood
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden wedge(?).
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, wedge, burned, split.
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Horizon?
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / <State> / <County> / Macas / South Cemetery
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 11.8 x 4.4 x 2.8 cm (4 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9289

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