Puwi, in powder or decoction for lousiness of animals

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Object Number 14-4-30/85964

Display Title Puwi, in powder or decoction for lousiness of animals

Descriptions

Inventory Description Wood, small sticks in glass jar

Classification

Wood

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Quichua?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Wood

Dimensions Overall: 11 x 4 x 4 cm (4 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Quantity Multiple pieces

Label on object 85964

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