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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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