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Object Number 44-31-30/4296
Display Title Necklace of cylindrical shell and bone beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, tubular shell beads on string, tubular bone beads
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Vilcoshuaura; Huara, about 10 km inland east of
Materials Shell, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 37 x 4 x 1.6 cm (14 9/16 x 1 9/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 44-31-30/4296

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