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Object Number
09-3-30/75498
Display Title
Wooden paddle, with zoomorphic carving. some red pigment. 82" overall. blade: 2
Descriptions
Object Description
Wooden paddle, with zoomorphic carving. some red pigment. 82" overall. blade: 29" x 6". this may be of archaeological origin. possibly south coast, and intended as a grave offering.
Inventory Description
Paddle, rectangular blade round base, red painted handle, zoomorphic design
Classification
- Paddle
Department
Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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Ica Region
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Pisco Province
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Pisco
Additional Geographic Terms
Peru, South coast?
Materials
Wood, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 207 x 6.5 x 7.1 cm (81 1/2 x 2 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
973-3-30/8883
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