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Object Number
991-17-30/11695
Display Title
Ritual deer skull and antlers used to attract clients and induce fertility
Descriptions
Object Description
Ritual deer skull and antlers used to attract clients and induce fertility in children - 13" high
Inventory Description
Skull with antlers, 3-prong
Classification
- Accessory
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1932
Culture
- Andean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Ecuador
/
Chimborazo
/
<County>
/
San Luis
Additional Geographic Terms
Zalaron, near
Materials
Bone, Antler
Dimensions
Overall: 31 x 10 x 21 cm (12 3/16 x 3 15/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
991-17-30/11695
Provenance
Collector
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Collector
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
Donor
A. Harvey Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/91)
Donor
Phyllis K. Schreter
(March 1985-April 1985 - 12/20/1991)
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