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Object Number 24-55-30/F428
Display Title Bronze figures
Descriptions
Object Description Bronze figures. One: cast metal amulet, 53 mm overall, lower portion a fishtail blade 2 mm thick. Upper portion human female figure with jug-handle eye at back of head. Dark/tight corrosion product. The other: metal casting, 54 mm x 12 mm, human figure, fish tail blade. Head pierced for stringing. Dark green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Metal figurine, humand with headdress
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Bolivia / La Paz Department / Ingavi Province / Tiwanaku Municipality / Tiahuanaco
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm (7/8 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F-428
Provenance
Collector S. W. Damon (12/1923 - 12/1924)
Donor S. W. Damon (12/1923 - 12/1924)

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