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Object Number 969-26-30/8646
Display Title One pair of ornaments on string (earrings). shell, pods, beads
Descriptions
Object Description One pair of ornaments on string (earrings). shell, pods, beads
Inventory Description Glass, beads, ornaments of shell pieces, black, white glass beads, seeds, loose
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Purus River
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 4.5 x 0.3 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 969-26-30/8646

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