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Object Number 46-77-30/5862
Display Title 3 Small copper masks
Descriptions
Object Description 3 Small copper masks: One mask: human mask embossed from thin sheet metal, oval, portions missing, about 32 mm overall. Areas of green corrosion product, remainder black. The other two: owl masks embossed from thin sheet metal, oval 32 mm x 28 mm x approx. 14 mm deep, tab at top pierced with 2 mm diameter hole, loose green corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper alloy ornaments, human and owl effigy masks of sheet metal, perforated, h
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Sausal
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Chicama Valley
Materials Copper
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/5862
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (ca 1880-1900's)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (11/27/1946)

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