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Head ornament made of a piece of cotton with pieces of shell and a +
Head ornament made of a piece of cotton with pieces of shell and a +
Object Number 46-77-30/6190
Display Title Head ornament made of a piece of cotton with pieces of shell and a +
Descriptions
Object Description Head ornament made of a piece of cotton with pieces of shell and a gourd hanging from it
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, woven tassel, hanging shell and gourd pendants
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / Huacho / Hacienda Humaya
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials Fiber, Shell, Stone, Floral material, Gourd
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 8 x 2.5 cm (9 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6190

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