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Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit
Image Not Available for Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit
Object Number 46-77-30/6881
Display Title Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit
Descriptions
Object Description Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit consisting of bones, shell and metal pieces and stone. 30 pieces: Large bruja's (witch doctor) outfit. Two roughly rectangular fragments of sheet metal which match along one edge. Approximately 93 mm x 41 mm and 98 mm x 60 mm. Substrate copper (?) with brown corrosion product. Areas of silvery metal adhering to substrate.
Inventory Description Copper alloy worked fragements, flat, plain.
Classification
  • Miscellaneous
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Copper alloy
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 6.1 x 0.4 cm (3 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 46-77-30/6881

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