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Object Number 87-61-30/54526
Display Title Mother-of-pearl beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, 1 ovoid, 2 round, 1 notched, 1 irregular shape
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Intrasite Prehistoric Graves
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Shell, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 2 x 0.2 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 54526

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