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Object Number 44-31-30/4285
Display Title Lignite ornament - hollow, cone-shaped, carved human head designs; +
Descriptions
Object Description Lignite ornament - hollow, cone-shaped, carved human head designs; perforated at sides and top
Inventory Description Organic, wooden ornament, conical shaped, 2 carved faces, perforated
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm (1 1/16 x 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-31-30/4285

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