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Object Number
15-41-30/86927
Display Title
Shell pendant
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell ornament, carved monkey?, inlaid eyes, gold caped hat
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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Batanes
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Coyungo
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Coyungo
Intrasite
Prehistoric graves; Suspended from neck of mummy
Additional Geographic Terms
Nazca Valley
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 2.8 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm (1 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
86927
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Julio C. Tello
(1915)
Seller
Dr. Julio C. Tello
(1915)
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