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Pair of scales - carved and painted wooden balance beam; bird motif on one side,
Pair of scales - carved and painted wooden balance beam; bird motif on one side,
Object Number 41-52-30/3066
Display Title Pair of scales - carved and painted wooden balance beam; bird motif on one side,
Descriptions
Object Description Pair of scales - carved and painted wooden balance beam; bird motif on one side, geometric on other; bast fiber and cotton nets
Inventory Description Wood scale,1 side bird and fish motif, 1 side geometric, braided string, net
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Rio Grande de Nasca
Materials Wood, Cotton, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 16.1 x 2.4 x 0.8 cm (6 5/16 x 15/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-52-30/3066

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