Infusion of this used as a drink against ghosts

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Object Number 14-4-30/85953

Display Title Infusion of this used as a drink against ghosts

Descriptions

Object Description Infusion of this used as a drink against ghosts

Inventory Description Unknown material in glass jar

Classification

Raw Material

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Quichua?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Dimensions Overall: 9 x 2.2 x 2.2 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)

Quantity Multiple

Label on object 85953

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