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Cut shell and inlay pendants, triangular in form
Cut shell and inlay pendants, triangular in form
Object Number 47-63-30/5684
Display Title Cut shell and inlay pendants, triangular in form
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell pendants, perforated, triangular, stone inlay, some missing, engraved
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Coastal Tiahuanaco
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms South Coast
Materials Shell, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 3.2 x 0.3 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 7
Label on object 47-63-30/5684

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