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Object Number 42-12-30/3534
Display Title Small seated pottery figurine - monkey with human face; hole in bottom; used as
Descriptions
Object Description Small seated pottery figurine - monkey with human face; hole in bottom; used as ornament
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, seated monkey with hat
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Chimu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms North Coast
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm (1 7/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3534
Provenance
Collector Dr. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1941-1942)
Donor Donated by Mr. Donald C. Scott (06/15/1942)
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer (06/15/1942)

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