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Pair of plain wooden ear spools ? (called whorls on original list) +
Pair of plain wooden ear spools ? (called whorls on original list) +
Object Number 42-28-30/4681.2
Display Title Pair of plain wooden ear spools ? (called whorls on original list) +
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wooden ear plug, round, one side hollowed
Classification
  • Ear plug
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 5.5 x 5.6 cm (3/4 x 2 3/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4681.2; 432
Provenance
Previous owner Previously owned by Antonio Orlandini
Donor Donated by Hon. Robert Woods Bliss (08/04/1942)

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