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Carved wooden figure
Object Number 42-12-30/3158
Display Title Carved wooden figure
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, ornament, male prisoner legs crossed, arms tied behind back, sash, white powder inside
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimú
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Trujillo
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 8.8 x 3.7 x 3.2 cm (3 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3158

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