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Cat skull covered with gum and inlaid with small shells
Cat skull covered with gum and inlaid with small shells
Object Number 46-77-30/6294
Display Title Cat skull covered with gum and inlaid with small shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, animal skull, coated in resin, inlaid with white shell and twine
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Vilcoshuara
Materials Bone, Resin, Shell, Twine, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 9.3 x 5.9 x 3.9 cm (3 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6294

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