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Object Number 46-62-30/5432
Display Title Bolas weight
Descriptions
Object Description Bolas weight - cast bronze with copper inlay. Oblate spheroid with single polar opening to internal eye-shaped passage for cord attachment. Three rectangular inlays of copper equally spaced about opening.
Inventory Description Bronze weight, spherical, opening with interior rod, surface deco. 3 darker squa
Classification
  • Metal
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region / <County> / <City> / Puma Orqo Hill
Intrasite Cave
Additional Geographic Terms South Highlands: Paqari Valley
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.6 cm (3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-62-30/5432
Provenance
Collector Mr. Guzman
Donor John H. Rowe (July/August 1946 - 10/7/1946)

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