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Carved wooden kero - bird, animal and human motifs
Carved wooden kero - bird, animal and human motifs
Object Number 42-12-30/3209
Display Title Carved wooden kero - bird, animal and human motifs
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood flared cup, carved band of animal and human figures
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 11 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm (4 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3209
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1941-1942)
Donor Mr. Donald C. Scott
Donor Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer

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