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Metal (copper?) pin
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Object Number 47-63-30/5659
Display Title Metal (copper?) pin
Descriptions
Indigenous Term topu
Object Description Metal (copper?) pin with pierced disc head (topu). Shaft 75 mm, tapering to point. Rest of measurements in record are for entire piece. Head flattened to thin sheet oval. Portions missing, badly corroded.
Inventory Description Copper pin, round flat head, perforation near base of stem, head very deteriorat
Classification
  • Pin
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: 11 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm (4 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5659
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (early 1900's)
Donor Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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