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Object Number 47-63-30/5677
Display Title Pieces of curved metal (copper?) wire
Descriptions
Object Description 3 metal (copper?) hooks: Pieces of curved metal (copper?) wire, 2-3 mm in diameter. Dark, greenish corrosion product
Inventory Description Copper alloy fish hooks?, 2 broken
Classification
  • Tool
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Santa
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Santa Valley
Materials Copper?
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 3.2 x 0.4 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 47-63-30/5677
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (Early 1900's)
Donor Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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