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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
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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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