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Object Number 46-77-30/6291
Display Title Hair ornament - probably a comb
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wooden comb, flattened wood wrapped with red, green brown string
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho
Materials Fiber, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 4 cm (3 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1

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