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One of 28 fishes cut from shell from necklace
One of 28 fishes cut from shell from necklace
Object Number 08-33-30/73838
Display Title One of 28 fishes cut from shell from necklace
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell pendant, carved fish, 2 perforations, inlay missing
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / La Libertad Region / Trujillo Province / Trujillo / Site F
Intrasite Grave 10
Additional Geographic Terms Huaca de la Luna, foot of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.5 x 0.9 x 0.4 cm (1 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73838

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