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Object Number 46-77-30/6144
Display Title Shell pendant
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell effigy, human figure, turquoise and other inlay, carved features
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / <County> / <City> / Irrigacion la Vina
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Dimensions Overall: 11.4 x 4.1 x 1.6 cm (4 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6144

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