Wooden object (earspool) inlaid with shell and stone

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Object Number 12-63-30/87724

Display Title Wooden object (earspool) inlaid with shell and stone

Descriptions

Object Description Wooden object (earspool) inlaid with shell and stone

Inventory Description Wooden ornament, circular, shell and stone inlay face

Classification

Ornament

Department Archaeological

Culture

Moche

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Lambayeque Region / <County> / <City> / Burial Place

Materials Wood, Shell, Stone

Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 87724

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