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Object Number 38-51-30/1691
Display Title Bone atlatl with inlaid turquoise
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood atatl, turquoise inlaid bone attached with fiber, mended
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Nazca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Nasca
Dimensions Overall: 54 x 6.8 x 1.1 cm (21 1/4 x 2 11/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-51-30/1691

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