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Pierced human bone disc - cranial amulet?
Media Restricted
Object Number 39-101-30/2689
Display Title Pierced human bone disc - cranial amulet?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone disc, perforation at center
Classification
  • Bead
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pucará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region
Intrasite Excavation 3; Level 6
Additional Geographic Terms Pucara
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 4 x 0.9 cm (1 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 39-101-30/2689

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