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Object Number
46-77-30/6181
Display Title
Wooden adze with metal knife attached to it
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Metal, adze, copper, tied to large wooden j-shaped handle, oxidized
Classification
- Adze
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province?
/
<City>
/
Huacho?
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials
Wood, Metal, Copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall: 31.7 x 20.8 x 3.6 cm (12 1/2 x 8 3/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6181
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