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Object Number 42-12-30/3226
Display Title Bone awl - incised circle design; cotton cord attached to top
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforator, red and black punctate designs, cotton string
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Materials Bone, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 19.5 x 3.7 x 1.6 cm (7 11/16 x 1 7/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3226

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