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Cut shell pieces from collar or necklace and cylindrical shell beads
Cut shell pieces from collar or necklace and cylindrical shell beads
Object Number 46-77-30/6174
Display Title Cut shell pieces from collar or necklace and cylindrical shell beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, beads, stepped, geometric, tubular
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
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
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 2.9 x 0.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 29
Label on object 46-77-30/6174

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