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Object Number 46-77-30/6857
Display Title Wooden atlatl with bone figure
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood atlatl, carved figure, stone inlay, metal bands, attached with fib
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina?
Dimensions Overall: 47.5 x 5.8 x 1.2 cm (18 11/16 x 2 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6857

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