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Stone love amulet
Object Number 46-81-30/5601
Display Title Stone love amulet
Descriptions
Object Description Stone love amulet
Inventory Description Figurine, carved white stone, 2 figures
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Aymará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region
Additional Geographic Terms South Highlands
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (1 7/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-81-30/5601

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