Wooden box with carvings on the side - inlaid with shell – Objects

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Object Number 46-77-30/6081

Display Title Wooden box with carvings on the side - inlaid with shell

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, wooden box, engraved, shell inlay

Classification

Wood

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Cajamarquilla

Materials Wood, Shell

Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 15.6 x 9.2 cm (2 15/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-77-30/6081

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