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Small carved wooden figure - puma on a block
Small carved wooden figure - puma on a block
Object Number 42-28-30/4451
Display Title Small carved wooden figure - puma on a block
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood quadruped effigy, flat face, upturned tail, on pedestal
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huacho Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 0.7 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4451

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