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Bone flute with incisions on either end and 4 holes
Bone flute with incisions on either end and 4 holes
Object Number 46-77-30/6046
Display Title Bone flute with incisions on either end and 4 holes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone flute, 4 perforations, incised crosshature and concentric circles
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Central Coast; Cajamarquilla
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11.7 x 2.4 x 1.6 cm (4 5/8 x 15/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6046

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