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Carved wooden llama (usually of stone; one of 3 wooden ones known)
Carved wooden llama (usually of stone; one of 3 wooden ones known)
Object Number 44-31-30/4282
Display Title Carved wooden llama (usually of stone; one of 3 wooden ones known)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wooden, effigy, carved llama, hollowed back, craked
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, Southern Highlands; Cuzco
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 9.4 x 4.5 cm (2 7/8 x 3 11/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-31-30/4282; 311.63/Peabody

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