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Ceramic, male figurine with colored wool tufts attached to top of head
Ceramic, male figurine with colored wool tufts attached to top of head
Object Number 38-9-30/1535
Display Title Ceramic, male figurine with colored wool tufts attached to top of head
Descriptions
Object Description Pottery figure of man with 2 tufts of yellow and red wool (3d missing) attached to top of head
Inventory Description Ceramic, male figurine with colored wool tufts attached to top of head
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chancay
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Huaral Province / Chancay / Chancay
Materials Ceramic, Wool
Dimensions Overall: 35.5 x 17.5 x 11.5 cm (14 x 6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-9-30/1535
Provenance
Collector Dr. Julio C. Tello
Intermediary Isabel Guernsey (01/31/1938)
Donor Donated by Dr. Julio C. Tello (01/31/1938)

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