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Wooden ear plug with shell inlay of human figure, turquoise eyes and +
Wooden ear plug with shell inlay of human figure, turquoise eyes and +
Object Number 42-12-30/3675
Display Title Wooden ear plug with shell inlay of human figure, turquoise eyes and +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood ear plug, shell and stone inlay, human figure, triangular design
Classification
  • Ear plug
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast
Materials Wood, Shell, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 4.7 x 5.5 cm (1 7/16 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3675
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1941-1942)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (1942)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald C. Scott (1942)

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