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Object Number 34-115-30/915
Display Title Gold-plated lip plug
Descriptions
Inventory Description Metal object, curved base, cylinder body with slit in top, decorated along slit
Classification
  • Metal
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tairona
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Northern Coast
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm (9/16 x 7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-115-30/915

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