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Wooden stick with carved head
Wooden stick with carved head
Object Number 47-63-30/5732
Display Title Wooden stick with carved head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wooden stick, carved facial features and headdress at end
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 51.4 x 6.5 x 2.3 cm (20 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5732

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