Bone flute with four holes

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Object Number 46-77-30/6369

Display Title Bone flute with four holes

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, bone flute, 4 perforations, carved ulna head

Classification

Shaft, modified

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaura Province / <City> / Sayan

Materials Bone

Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm (10 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 46-77-30/6369

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