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Cuttle fish eyes from Peruvian Mummies
Cuttle fish eyes from Peruvian Mummies
Object Number 87-45-30/45622
Display Title Cuttle fish eyes from Peruvian Mummies
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, cuttle fish eyes
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Chile / <State> / <County> / <City> / Ancient Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Iquiqui
Materials Fish eye , Abalone
Dimensions Overall: 1.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm (1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 9
Label on object 87-45-30/45622
Provenance
Donor Donated by Danielle Peters

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