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CAST of Strumbus- showing incised designs of Chavin style. The figure is blowing
CAST of Strumbus- showing incised designs of Chavin style. The figure is blowing
Object Number 38-9-30/1537
Display Title CAST of Strumbus- showing incised designs of Chavin style. The figure is blowing
Descriptions
Object Description CAST of Strumbus- showing incised designs of Chavin style. The figure is blowing a conch of same type
Inventory Description Cast of large univalve shell, tan, inscribed with glyphs, scalloped edge
Classification
  • Cast
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chavín
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lambayeque Region / Chiclayo Province / Chiclayo
Materials Cast
Dimensions Overall: 12 x 22 cm (4 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-9-30/1537/
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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