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Object Number
46-77-30/6771.1
Display Title
Brujo's (witch doctor) outfit containing shell pieces, crystal piece, bones, tee
Descriptions
Object Description
Brujo's (witch doctor) outfit containing shell pieces, crystal piece, bones, teeth, beads and a few pieces of metal - silver and copper. 46 pieces.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, shell, metal, fossil tooth, and bone objects, some figures
Classification
- Effigy
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
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Peru
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Ica Region
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Nazca Province
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Nazca
Additional Geographic Terms
South Coast
Materials
Stone, Bone, Shell, Tooth, Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 2.3 x 5.1 cm (1 15/16 x 7/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity
41
Label on object
46-77-10/6771
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