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Object Number
41-52-30/3069
Display Title
Shell ornament - human figure, turquoise eyes, gold mouth
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell effigy, human figure, turquoise eyes, carved features
Classification
- Raw Material
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast; Nazca
Materials
Shell, Turquoise
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 3.6 x 0.9 cm (3 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
41-52-30/3069
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