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Object Number
46-77-30/6175
Display Title
Shell pendant in shape of a man
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Organic, shell effigy, human figure, turquoise and other inlay, carved features
Classification
- Raw Material
- Shell
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
/
Lima Region
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Huaura Province
/
Huacho
/
Hacienda Humaya
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province? / <City> / Huacho?
Additional Geographic Terms
Central Coast; Huara Valley
Materials
Shell, Turquoise
Dimensions
Overall: 12.1 x 3.6 x 1.4 cm (4 3/4 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6175
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