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Object Number 42-28-30/4683
Display Title Unworked small stone object - shows signs of much wear, amulet?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, effigy, possible llama?
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 4.5 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4683v

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