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Stone amulet in form of hand holding heddle(?) - for weaving
Stone amulet in form of hand holding heddle(?) - for weaving
Object Number 42-25-30/3845
Display Title Stone amulet in form of hand holding heddle(?) - for weaving
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved human hand clasping cylindrical object.
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Aymará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region
Additional Geographic Terms Chucuito
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 2.8 x 1.3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-25-30/3845; 340

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