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Wooden staff with carved top, rattle
Wooden staff with carved top, rattle
Object Number 46-77-30/6005
Display Title Wooden staff with carved top, rattle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, staff, carved human head, hollow perforated headdress, ratt
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast: Rio Santa Valley; La Rinconada; Hac. Melgareja?
Materials Wood, Seed
Dimensions Overall: 97.9 x 7.8 x 3 cm (38 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6005

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