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Object Number 87-61-30/54910
Display Title Wooden staff or implement with rattle
Descriptions
Inventory Description Staff, carved human figure at end with rattle appendage on its head
Classification
  • Staff
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaral Province / Chancay / Chancay
Intrasite Grave
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 132.4 x 5.5 x 3.3 cm (52 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54910

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