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Wooden atlatl with one bone peg in shape of human face and one metal +
Wooden atlatl with one bone peg in shape of human face and one metal +
Object Number 46-77-30/6828
Display Title Wooden atlatl with one bone peg in shape of human face and one metal +
Descriptions
Object Description Wooden atlatl with one bone peg in shape of human face and one metal peg in shape of lizard
Inventory Description Organic, wood atlatl, carved figure, stone inlay, metal tip attached with resin
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ayacucho Region / Lucanas Province / Chavina
Intrasite Grave 3D
Materials Wood , Bone , Metal , Fiber , Copper
Dimensions Overall: 50 x 7 x 1.2 cm (19 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6828

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