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Part of plain wooden ear plug (called whorl on original list) - +
Part of plain wooden ear plug (called whorl on original list) - +
Object Number 42-28-30/4679
Display Title Part of plain wooden ear plug (called whorl on original list) - +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wooden ear plug, round, one side hollowed
Classification
  • Ear plug
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 5.9 x 6 cm (7/8 x 2 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4679; 433
Provenance
Previous owner Previously owned by Antonio Orlandini
Donor Donated by Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (08/04/1942)

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