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Object Number 46-77-30/6847
Display Title Bone flute
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone flute, 7 perforations, incised concentric circles on surface
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 3.6 x 2.2 cm (6 1/2 x 1 7/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6847

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