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Object Number 39-101-30/2675
Display Title 4 broken bone tools
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone tools, modified shafts, rounded tips, broken
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pucará
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Puno Region
Intrasite Excavation 1; loose earth in front of cut; no level known
Additional Geographic Terms Pucara
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 2.5 x 2 cm (5 11/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 39-101-30/2675

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