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Object Number 46-77-30/5976
Display Title Small silver bird head on flat base, perforated for attachment to textile
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, seed or nut shell beads, conical, inlaid with shell discs
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Trujillo
Dimensions Overall: 2.6 x 2.3 x 2.3 cm (1 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 46-77-30/5976

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