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Object Number 47-63-30/5663
Display Title Metal (copper?) pin
Descriptions
Indigenous Term topu
Object Description Metal (copper?) pin with pierced disc head (topu). Shaft 161 mm, tapering to point. Other measurements in full record are for entire piece. Head of thin sheet, oval 79 mm in diameter. Central hole near juncture with shaft, corrosion product removed except from parts of shaft. Lacquered.
Inventory Description Copper pin, round flat head, perforation near base of stem
Classification
  • Pin
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / <County> / <City> / Santa
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast; Santa Valley
Materials Copper?
Dimensions Overall: 22.6 x 7.9 x 0.4 cm (8 7/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5663
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (Early 1900's)
Donor Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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