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Object Number
46-77-30/6318
Display Title
Shell ornament (bird shape)
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Shell ornament, carved animal shape
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Peru
/
Lima Region
/
Huaura Province
/
<City>
/
Vilcoshuara
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 2.8 x 2.2 x 0.8 cm (1 1/8 x 7/8 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-77-30/6318
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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