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Object Number 47-63-30/5656
Display Title 31 square mother-of-pearl beads with some original stringing - necklace?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell beads, square, perforated, some strung in original cotton
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast
Materials Shell, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 2 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm (13/16 x 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 31
Label on object 47-63-30/5656

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