Cane flute

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Object Number 46-77-30/6187

Display Title Cane flute

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, reed tube, perforated, wrapped with fiber, incised chevrons

Classification

Fiber

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya

Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley

Materials Reed, Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 3.2 x 2.7 cm (14 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-77-30/6187

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