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Object Number 42-12-30/3664
Display Title Necklace - yellow shell bead alternating with double purple shell beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell necklace, alternating single yellow bead, double purple bead, tubular
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast; Chan Chan
Materials Shell, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 28.8 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm (11 5/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1

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