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Object Number 46-77-30/5346
Display Title One of two very small human effigies
Descriptions
Object Description One of two very small human effigies. Their heads were broken off, but they were mended.
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, human effigy, painted polychrome
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Intrasite Grave 5
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Chavina; Nasca, south of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 2.9 x 2 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/5346

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