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Object Number 47-63-30/5653
Display Title Metal head band
Descriptions
Object Description Metal head band with bangles - collar or head gear, copper?: Metal head band. Ends rolled, edges upset, pierced with 26 holes equally spaced near upper edge. 14 metal discs 24 mm in diameter x < 1 mm with single pierced hole near edge affixed with wire lacing to band. Dark corrosion product.
Inventory Description Copper ornament, curved strap with 14 discs laced onto front, 1 loose.
Classification
  • Ornament
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chimu?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast; Santa Valley; Santa River, near mouth of
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 51.8 x 2.7 cm (20 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 47-63-30/5653
Provenance
Collector Mr. Chester W. Smith (early 1900's)
Donor Mrs. Chester W. Smith (11/17/1947)

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