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Image Not Available for Miniature gold mouth mask-may have been intended for clothing ornament
Miniature gold mouth mask-may have been intended for clothing ornament
Image Not Available for Miniature gold mouth mask-may have been intended for clothing ornament
Object Number 38-28-30/4215
Display Title Miniature gold mouth mask-may have been intended for clothing ornament
Descriptions
Object Description Miniature gold mouth mask - 13.9 cm. length x .0762 mm. width; may have been intended for clothing ornament; perforated
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paracas Necropolis
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Pisco Province / Paracas
Intrasite Mummy bundle
Dimensions Overall (Length): 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)

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